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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.06, 532.01 and 315.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.06, 532.01 and 315.78 is: 435.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.06 : 532.01 = 315.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.06/532.01 = 315.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.06x = 532.01 × 315.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.06x = 167,996.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,996.54/386.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.16

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