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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.61, 540.61 and 318.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.61, 540.61 and 318.80 is: 438.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.61 : 540.61 = 318.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.61/540.61 = 318.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.61x = 540.61 × 318.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.61x = 172,346.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,346.47/392.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.98

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