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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.24, 541.82 and 319.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.24, 541.82 and 319.32 is: 439.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.24 : 541.82 = 319.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.24/541.82 = 319.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.24x = 541.82 × 319.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.24x = 173,013.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,013.96/393.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.97

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