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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.65, 543.15 and 315.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.65, 543.15 and 315.14 is: 434.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.65 : 543.15 = 315.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.65/543.15 = 315.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.65x = 543.15 × 315.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.65x = 171,165.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,165.58/393.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.81

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