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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.40, 474.72 and 288.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.40, 474.72 and 288.30 is: 431.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.40 : 474.72 = 288.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.40/474.72 = 288.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.40x = 474.72 × 288.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.40x = 136,861.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,861.78/317.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.20

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