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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.24, 543.06 and 316.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.24, 543.06 and 316.20 is: 436.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.24 : 543.06 = 316.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.24/543.06 = 316.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.24x = 543.06 × 316.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.24x = 171,715.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,715.57/393.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.67

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