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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.88, 508.80 and 319.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.88, 508.80 and 319.28 is: 440.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.88 : 508.80 = 319.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.88/508.80 = 319.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.88x = 508.80 × 319.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.88x = 162,449.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,449.66/368.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.39

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