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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.72, 475.67 and 259.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.72, 475.67 and 259.07 is: 389.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.72 : 475.67 = 259.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.72/475.67 = 259.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.72x = 475.67 × 259.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.72x = 123,230.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,230.64/316.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.08

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