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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.83, 543.22 and 319.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.83, 543.22 and 319.17 is: 440.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.83 : 543.22 = 319.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.83/543.22 = 319.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.83x = 543.22 × 319.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.83x = 173,376.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,376.63/393.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.23

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