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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.85, 479.82 and 259.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.85, 479.82 and 259.50 is: 389.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.85 : 479.82 = 259.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.85/479.82 = 259.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.85x = 479.82 × 259.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.85x = 124,516.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,516.06/319.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.30

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