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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.60, 484.60 and 259.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.60, 484.60 and 259.60 is: 388.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.60 : 484.60 = 259.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.60/484.60 = 259.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.60x = 484.60 × 259.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.60x = 125,802.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,802.16/323.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.76

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