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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.64, 533.04 and 316.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.64, 533.04 and 316.44 is: 436.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.64 : 533.04 = 316.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.64/533.04 = 316.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.64x = 533.04 × 316.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.64x = 168,675.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,675.18/386.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.26

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