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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.94, 542.34 and 319.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.94, 542.34 and 319.08 is: 440.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.94 : 542.34 = 319.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.94/542.34 = 319.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.94x = 542.34 × 319.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.94x = 173,049.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,049.85/392.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.40

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