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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.68, 588.24 and 319.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.68, 588.24 and 319.68 is: 480.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.68 : 588.24 = 319.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.68/588.24 = 319.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.68x = 588.24 × 319.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.68x = 188,048.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,048.56/391.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.11

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