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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.68, 479.77 and 258.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.68, 479.77 and 258.13 is: 387.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.68 : 479.77 = 258.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.68/479.77 = 258.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.68x = 479.77 × 258.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.68x = 123,840.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,840.54/319.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.39

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