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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.58, 480.47 and 259.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.58, 480.47 and 259.14 is: 389.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.58 : 480.47 = 259.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.58/480.47 = 259.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.58x = 480.47 × 259.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.58x = 124,507.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,507.70/319.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.60

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