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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.22, 530.69 and 318.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.22, 530.69 and 318.56 is: 438.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.22 : 530.69 = 318.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.22/530.69 = 318.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.22x = 530.69 × 318.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.22x = 169,052.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,052.36/385.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.85

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