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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.05, 540.87 and 321.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.05, 540.87 and 321.51 is: 442.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.05 : 540.87 = 321.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.05/540.87 = 321.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.05x = 540.87 × 321.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.05x = 173,895.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,895.94/393.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.42

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