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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.17, 544.77 and 316.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.17, 544.77 and 316.72 is: 436.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.17 : 544.77 = 316.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.17/544.77 = 316.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.17x = 544.77 × 316.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.17x = 172,539.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,539.55/395.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.62

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