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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.38, 440.99 and 257.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.38, 440.99 and 257.01 is: 354.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.38 : 440.99 = 257.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.38/440.99 = 257.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.38x = 440.99 × 257.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.38x = 113,338.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,338.31/319.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.87

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