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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.42, 544.93 and 316.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.42, 544.93 and 316.44 is: 436.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.42 : 544.93 = 316.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.42/544.93 = 316.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.42x = 544.93 × 316.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.42x = 172,436.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,436.86/395.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.09

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