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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.99, 541.38 and 319.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.99, 541.38 and 319.78 is: 440.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.99 : 541.38 = 319.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.99/541.38 = 319.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.99x = 541.38 × 319.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.99x = 173,124.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,124.37/392.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.54

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