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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396, 545.90 and 317.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396, 545.90 and 317.58 is: 437.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396 : 545.90 = 317.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396/545.90 = 317.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396x = 545.90 × 317.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396x = 173,366.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,366.92/396
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.80

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