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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.68, 538.02 and 316.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.68, 538.02 and 316.52 is: 435.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.68 : 538.02 = 316.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.68/538.02 = 316.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.68x = 538.02 × 316.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.68x = 170,294.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,294.09/390.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.89

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