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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.16, 544.69 and 316.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.16, 544.69 and 316.35 is: 436.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.16 : 544.69 = 316.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.16/544.69 = 316.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.16x = 544.69 × 316.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.16x = 172,313.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,313.08/395.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.06

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