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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.18, 547.95 and 314.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.18, 547.95 and 314.14 is: 433.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.18 : 547.95 = 314.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.18/547.95 = 314.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.18x = 547.95 × 314.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.18x = 172,133.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,133.01/397.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.39

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