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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.17, 434.90 and 285.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.17, 434.90 and 285.96 is: 392.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.17 : 434.90 = 285.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.17/434.90 = 285.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.17x = 434.90 × 285.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.17x = 124,364.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,364.00/317.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.11

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