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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.05, 534.51 and 317.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.05, 534.51 and 317.85 is: 437.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.05 : 534.51 = 317.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.05/534.51 = 317.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.05x = 534.51 × 317.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.05x = 169,894.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,894.00/388.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.81

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