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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.97, 537.45 and 316.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.97, 537.45 and 316.47 is: 436.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.97 : 537.45 = 316.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.97/537.45 = 316.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.97x = 537.45 × 316.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.97x = 170,086.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,086.80/389.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.15

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