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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319, 478.50 and 257.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319, 478.50 and 257.26 is: 385.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319 : 478.50 = 257.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319/478.50 = 257.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319x = 478.50 × 257.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319x = 123,098.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,098.91/319
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.89

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