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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.20, 542.72 and 319.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.20, 542.72 and 319.44 is: 440.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.20 : 542.72 = 319.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.20/542.72 = 319.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.20x = 542.72 × 319.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.20x = 173,366.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,366.48/393.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.91

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