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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.96, 534.42 and 314.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.96, 534.42 and 314.07 is: 432.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.96 : 534.42 = 314.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.96/534.42 = 314.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.96x = 534.42 × 314.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.96x = 167,845.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,845.29/387.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.64

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