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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.95, 539.31 and 317.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.95, 539.31 and 317.14 is: 437.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.95 : 539.31 = 317.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.95/539.31 = 317.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.95x = 539.31 × 317.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.95x = 171,036.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,036.35/390.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.49

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