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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.01, 470.13 and 259.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.01, 470.13 and 259.09 is: 390.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.01 : 470.13 = 259.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.01/470.13 = 259.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.01x = 470.13 × 259.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.01x = 121,805.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,805.98/312.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.39

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