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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.33, 441.01 and 284.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.33, 441.01 and 284.97 is: 393.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.33 : 441.01 = 284.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.33/441.01 = 284.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.33x = 441.01 × 284.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.33x = 125,674.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,674.62/319.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.56

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