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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.68, 441.49 and 285.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.68, 441.49 and 285.32 is: 394.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.68 : 441.49 = 285.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.68/441.49 = 285.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.68x = 441.49 × 285.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.68x = 125,965.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,965.93/319.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.04

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