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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.32, 528.06 and 316.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.32, 528.06 and 316.50 is: 436.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.32 : 528.06 = 316.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.32/528.06 = 316.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.32x = 528.06 × 316.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.32x = 167,130.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,130.99/383.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.01

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