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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.64, 477.42 and 261.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.64, 477.42 and 261.04 is: 391.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.64 : 477.42 = 261.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.64/477.42 = 261.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.64x = 477.42 × 261.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.64x = 124,625.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,625.72/318.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.12

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