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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.12, 537.12 and 316.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.12, 537.12 and 316.68 is: 436.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.12 : 537.12 = 316.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.12/537.12 = 316.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.12x = 537.12 × 316.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.12x = 170,095.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,095.16/390.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.01

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