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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.37, 540.23 and 318.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.37, 540.23 and 318.93 is: 439.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.37 : 540.23 = 318.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.37/540.23 = 318.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.37x = 540.23 × 318.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.37x = 172,295.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,295.55/392.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.12

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