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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.48, 543.06 and 316.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.48, 543.06 and 316.44 is: 436.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.48 : 543.06 = 316.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.48/543.06 = 316.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.48x = 543.06 × 316.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.48x = 171,845.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,845.91/393.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.73

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