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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.60, 541.44 and 319.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.60, 541.44 and 319.76 is: 439.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.60 : 541.44 = 319.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.60/541.44 = 319.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.60x = 541.44 × 319.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.60x = 173,130.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,130.85/393.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.86

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