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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.18, 594.38 and 319.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.18, 594.38 and 319.84 is: 479.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.18 : 594.38 = 319.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.18/594.38 = 319.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.18x = 594.38 × 319.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.18x = 190,104.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,104.90/396.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.84

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