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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.12, 479.10 and 258.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.12, 479.10 and 258.56 is: 386.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.12 : 479.10 = 258.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.12/479.10 = 258.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.12x = 479.10 × 258.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.12x = 123,876.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,876.10/320.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.97

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