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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.44, 507.30 and 319.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.44, 507.30 and 319.24 is: 439.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.44 : 507.30 = 319.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.44/507.30 = 319.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.44x = 507.30 × 319.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.44x = 161,950.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,950.45/368.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.56

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