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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.10, 437.60 and 302.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.10, 437.60 and 302.52 is: 417.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.10 : 437.60 = 302.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.10/437.60 = 302.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.10x = 437.60 × 302.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.10x = 132,382.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,382.75/317.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.48

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