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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.36, 593.32 and 319.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.36, 593.32 and 319.24 is: 479.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.36 : 593.32 = 319.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.36/593.32 = 319.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.36x = 593.32 × 319.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.36x = 189,411.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,411.48/395.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.09

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