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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.65, 531.71 and 315.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.65, 531.71 and 315.63 is: 435.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.65 : 531.71 = 315.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.65/531.71 = 315.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.65x = 531.71 × 315.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.65x = 167,822.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,822.05/385.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.17

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