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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.08, 544.32 and 317.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.08, 544.32 and 317.04 is: 437.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.08 : 544.32 = 317.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.08/544.32 = 317.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.08x = 544.32 × 317.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.08x = 172,571.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,571.21/394.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.91

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