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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.61, 536.73 and 316.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.61, 536.73 and 316.41 is: 435.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.61 : 536.73 = 316.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.61/536.73 = 316.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.61x = 536.73 × 316.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.61x = 169,823.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,823.54/389.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.88

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