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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.85, 478.92 and 257.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.85, 478.92 and 257.81 is: 386.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.85 : 478.92 = 257.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.85/478.92 = 257.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.85x = 478.92 × 257.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.85x = 123,467.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,467.97/319.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.02

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