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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.31, 595.97 and 316.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.31, 595.97 and 316.31 is: 474.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.31 : 595.97 = 316.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.31/595.97 = 316.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.31x = 595.97 × 316.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.31x = 188,509.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,509.69/397.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.47

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