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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.26, 439.47 and 287.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.26, 439.47 and 287.63 is: 395.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.26 : 439.47 = 287.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.26/439.47 = 287.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.26x = 439.47 × 287.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.26x = 126,402.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,402.56/319.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.92

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