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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.94, 537.26 and 316.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.94, 537.26 and 316.17 is: 436.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.94 : 537.26 = 316.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.94/537.26 = 316.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.94x = 537.26 × 316.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.94x = 169,863.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,863.91/388.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.74

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