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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.99, 544.53 and 316.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.99, 544.53 and 316.57 is: 436.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.99 : 544.53 = 316.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.99/544.53 = 316.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.99x = 544.53 × 316.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.99x = 172,381.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,381.86/394.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.42

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