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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.44, 479.72 and 264.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.44, 479.72 and 264.68 is: 397.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.44 : 479.72 = 264.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.44/479.72 = 264.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.44x = 479.72 × 264.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.44x = 126,972.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,972.29/319.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.48

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