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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.55, 532.71 and 319.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.55, 532.71 and 319.95 is: 440.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.55 : 532.71 = 319.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.55/532.71 = 319.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.55x = 532.71 × 319.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.55x = 170,440.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,440.56/386.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.93

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