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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.87, 533.57 and 316.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.87, 533.57 and 316.80 is: 436.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.87 : 533.57 = 316.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.87/533.57 = 316.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.87x = 533.57 × 316.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.87x = 169,033.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,033.39/386.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.93

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