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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.32, 548.62 and 314.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.32, 548.62 and 314.36 is: 434.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.32 : 548.62 = 314.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.32/548.62 = 314.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.32x = 548.62 × 314.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.32x = 172,464.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,464.18/397.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.07

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