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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.36, 439.92 and 287.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.36, 439.92 and 287.92 is: 396.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.36 : 439.92 = 287.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.36/439.92 = 287.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.36x = 439.92 × 287.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.36x = 126,661.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,661.77/319.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.61

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