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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.63, 549.03 and 315.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.63, 549.03 and 315.16 is: 435.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.63 : 549.03 = 315.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.63/549.03 = 315.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.63x = 549.03 × 315.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.63x = 173,032.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,032.29/397.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.16

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