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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.14, 478.71 and 265.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.14, 478.71 and 265.41 is: 398.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.14 : 478.71 = 265.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.14/478.71 = 265.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.14x = 478.71 × 265.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.14x = 127,054.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,054.42/319.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.12

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