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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.72, 542.95 and 319.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.72, 542.95 and 319.87 is: 441.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.72 : 542.95 = 319.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.72/542.95 = 319.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.72x = 542.95 × 319.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.72x = 173,673.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,673.42/393.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.11

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