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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.63, 541.92 and 314.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.63, 541.92 and 314.66 is: 433.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.63 : 541.92 = 314.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.63/541.92 = 314.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.63x = 541.92 × 314.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.63x = 170,517.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,517.84/393.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.19

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