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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.44, 538.71 and 316.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.44, 538.71 and 316.62 is: 436.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.44 : 538.71 = 316.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.44/538.71 = 316.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.44x = 538.71 × 316.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.44x = 170,566.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,566.36/390.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.86

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