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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.08, 533.20 and 319.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.08, 533.20 and 319.92 is: 441.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.08 : 533.20 = 319.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.08/533.20 = 319.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.08x = 533.20 × 319.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.08x = 170,581.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,581.34/386.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.83

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