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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.74, 544.73 and 315.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.74, 544.73 and 315.90 is: 435.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.74 : 544.73 = 315.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.74/544.73 = 315.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.74x = 544.73 × 315.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.74x = 172,078.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,078.63/394.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.93

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