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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.06, 594.19 and 319.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.06, 594.19 and 319.72 is: 479.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.06 : 594.19 = 319.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.06/594.19 = 319.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.06x = 594.19 × 319.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.06x = 189,971.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,971.46/396.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.65

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