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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.55, 528.57 and 316.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.55, 528.57 and 316.94 is: 436.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.55 : 528.57 = 316.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.55/528.57 = 316.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.55x = 528.57 × 316.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.55x = 167,522.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,522.33/383.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.77

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