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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.66, 542.70 and 319.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.66, 542.70 and 319.14 is: 439.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.66 : 542.70 = 319.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.66/542.70 = 319.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.66x = 542.70 × 319.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.66x = 173,197.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,197.28/393.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.97

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