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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.39, 478.44 and 258.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.39, 478.44 and 258.37 is: 387.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.39 : 478.44 = 258.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.39/478.44 = 258.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.39x = 478.44 × 258.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.39x = 123,613.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,613.35/319.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.03

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