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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.06, 536.64 and 315.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.06, 536.64 and 315.44 is: 435.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.06 : 536.64 = 315.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.06/536.64 = 315.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.06x = 536.64 × 315.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.06x = 169,277.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,277.72/389.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.09

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