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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.03, 545.62 and 313.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.03, 545.62 and 313.11 is: 431.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.03 : 545.62 = 313.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.03/545.62 = 313.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.03x = 545.62 × 313.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.03x = 170,839.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,839.08/396.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.38

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