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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.44, 549.28 and 319.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.44, 549.28 and 319.68 is: 441.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.44 : 549.28 = 319.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.44/549.28 = 319.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.44x = 549.28 × 319.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.44x = 175,593.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,593.83/397.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.81

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