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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.04, 543.22 and 316.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.04, 543.22 and 316.28 is: 436.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.04 : 543.22 = 316.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.04/543.22 = 316.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.04x = 543.22 × 316.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.04x = 171,809.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,809.62/394.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.02

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