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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.37, 479.25 and 264.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.37, 479.25 and 264.69 is: 397.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.37 : 479.25 = 264.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.37/479.25 = 264.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.37x = 479.25 × 264.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.37x = 126,852.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,852.68/319.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.20

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