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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.76, 537.06 and 319.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.76, 537.06 and 319.58 is: 440.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.76 : 537.06 = 319.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.76/537.06 = 319.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.76x = 537.06 × 319.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.76x = 171,633.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,633.63/389.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.36

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