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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.95, 441.45 and 286.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.95, 441.45 and 286.74 is: 395.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.95 : 441.45 = 286.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.95/441.45 = 286.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.95x = 441.45 × 286.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.95x = 126,581.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,581.37/319.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.63

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