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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.44, 479.82 and 262.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.44, 479.82 and 262.47 is: 394.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.44 : 479.82 = 262.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.44/479.82 = 262.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.44x = 479.82 × 262.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.44x = 125,941.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,941.14/319.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.25

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