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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.46, 440.37 and 260.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.46, 440.37 and 260.73 is: 359.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.46 : 440.37 = 260.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.46/440.37 = 260.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.46x = 440.37 × 260.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.46x = 114,817.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,817.67/319.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.42

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