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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.53, 544 and 315.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.53, 544 and 315.62 is: 436.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.53 : 544 = 315.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.53/544 = 315.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.53x = 544 × 315.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.53x = 171,697.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,697.28/393.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.30

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