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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.38, 441 and 294.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.38, 441 and 294.81 is: 407.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.38 : 441 = 294.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.38/441 = 294.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.38x = 441 × 294.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.38x = 130,011.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,011.21/319.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.07

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