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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.47, 538.15 and 316.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.47, 538.15 and 316.96 is: 436.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.47 : 538.15 = 316.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.47/538.15 = 316.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.47x = 538.15 × 316.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.47x = 170,572.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,572.02/390.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.84

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