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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.06, 544.53 and 316.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.06, 544.53 and 316.23 is: 435.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.06 : 544.53 = 316.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.06/544.53 = 316.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.06x = 544.53 × 316.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.06x = 172,196.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,196.72/395.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.88

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