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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.09, 545.77 and 316.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.09, 545.77 and 316.92 is: 437.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.09 : 545.77 = 316.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.09/545.77 = 316.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.09x = 545.77 × 316.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.09x = 172,965.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,965.43/395.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.79

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