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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.97, 593.88 and 319.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.97, 593.88 and 319.38 is: 479.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.97 : 593.88 = 319.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.97/593.88 = 319.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.97x = 593.88 × 319.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.97x = 189,673.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,673.39/395.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.01

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