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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.17, 440.13 and 264.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.17, 440.13 and 264.49 is: 364.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.17 : 440.13 = 264.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.17/440.13 = 264.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.17x = 440.13 × 264.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.17x = 116,411.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,411.11/319.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.74

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