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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.55, 538.89 and 316.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.55, 538.89 and 316.74 is: 437.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.55 : 538.89 = 316.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.55/538.89 = 316.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.55x = 538.89 × 316.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.55x = 170,688.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,688.02/390.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.05

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