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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.14, 532.38 and 315.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.14, 532.38 and 315.40 is: 434.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.14 : 532.38 = 315.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.14/532.38 = 315.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.14x = 532.38 × 315.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.14x = 167,912.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,912.65/386.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.85

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