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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.36, 475.53 and 298.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.36, 475.53 and 298.56 is: 447.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.36 : 475.53 = 298.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.36/475.53 = 298.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.36x = 475.53 × 298.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.36x = 141,974.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,974.24/317.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.36

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