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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.79, 477.78 and 258.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.79, 477.78 and 258.18 is: 386.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.79 : 477.78 = 258.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.79/477.78 = 258.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.79x = 477.78 × 258.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.79x = 123,353.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,353.24/318.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.94

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