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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.57, 478.51 and 257.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.57, 478.51 and 257.55 is: 385.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.57 : 478.51 = 257.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.57/478.51 = 257.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.57x = 478.51 × 257.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.57x = 123,240.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,240.25/319.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.64

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