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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.60, 533.38 and 317.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.60, 533.38 and 317.16 is: 437.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.60 : 533.38 = 317.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.60/533.38 = 317.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.60x = 533.38 × 317.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.60x = 169,166.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,166.80/386.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.58

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