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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.96, 538.56 and 317.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.96, 538.56 and 317.07 is: 436.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.96 : 538.56 = 317.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.96/538.56 = 317.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.96x = 538.56 × 317.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.96x = 170,761.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,761.22/390.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.77

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