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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.32, 542.34 and 318.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.32, 542.34 and 318.80 is: 439.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.32 : 542.34 = 318.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.32/542.34 = 318.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.32x = 542.34 × 318.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.32x = 172,895.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,895.28/393.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.58

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