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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.13, 541.71 and 322.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.13, 541.71 and 322.96 is: 445.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.13 : 541.71 = 322.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.13/541.71 = 322.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.13x = 541.71 × 322.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.13x = 174,950.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,950.66/393.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.02

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