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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.99, 543.93 and 315.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.99, 543.93 and 315.05 is: 434.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.99 : 543.93 = 315.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.99/543.93 = 315.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.99x = 543.93 × 315.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.99x = 171,362.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,362.43/393.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.94

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