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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.16, 476.40 and 260.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.16, 476.40 and 260.32 is: 389.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.16 : 476.40 = 260.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.16/476.40 = 260.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.16x = 476.40 × 260.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.16x = 124,016.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,016.45/318.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.79

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