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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.86, 534.07 and 317.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.86, 534.07 and 317.08 is: 437.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.86 : 534.07 = 317.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.86/534.07 = 317.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.86x = 534.07 × 317.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.86x = 169,340.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,340.83/386.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.73

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