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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.34, 531.11 and 314.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.34, 531.11 and 314.37 is: 434.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.34 : 531.11 = 314.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.34/531.11 = 314.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.34x = 531.11 × 314.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.34x = 166,964.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,964.26/384.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.42

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