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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.29, 479.07 and 265.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.29, 479.07 and 265.56 is: 398.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.29 : 479.07 = 265.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.29/479.07 = 265.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.29x = 479.07 × 265.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.29x = 127,221.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,221.83/319.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.45

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