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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.77, 440.78 and 264.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.77, 440.78 and 264.42 is: 364.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.77 : 440.78 = 264.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.77/440.78 = 264.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.77x = 440.78 × 264.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.77x = 116,549.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,549.73/319.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.48

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