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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.93, 541.38 and 323.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.93, 541.38 and 323.87 is: 445.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.93 : 541.38 = 323.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.93/541.38 = 323.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.93x = 541.38 × 323.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.93x = 175,336.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,336.74/393.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.10

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