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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.86, 532.74 and 316.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.86, 532.74 and 316.74 is: 437.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.86 : 532.74 = 316.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.86/532.74 = 316.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.86x = 532.74 × 316.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.86x = 168,740.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,740.07/385.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.31

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