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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.35, 479.64 and 265.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.35, 479.64 and 265.26 is: 398.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.35 : 479.64 = 265.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.35/479.64 = 265.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.35x = 479.64 × 265.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.35x = 127,229.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,229.31/319.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.40

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