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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.27, 541.87 and 323.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.27, 541.87 and 323.09 is: 445.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.27 : 541.87 = 323.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.27/541.87 = 323.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.27x = 541.87 × 323.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.27x = 175,072.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,072.78/393.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.17

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