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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.80, 533.05 and 316.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.80, 533.05 and 316.53 is: 436.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.80 : 533.05 = 316.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.80/533.05 = 316.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.80x = 533.05 × 316.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.80x = 168,725.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,725.53/386.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.21

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