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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.59, 545.08 and 316.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.59, 545.08 and 316.42 is: 437.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.59 : 545.08 = 316.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.59/545.08 = 316.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.59x = 545.08 × 316.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.59x = 172,474.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,474.21/394.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.10

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