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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.48, 531.09 and 319.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.48, 531.09 and 319.80 is: 441.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.48 : 531.09 = 319.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.48/531.09 = 319.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.48x = 531.09 × 319.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.48x = 169,842.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,842.58/384.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.75

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