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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.43, 476.28 and 279.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.43, 476.28 and 279.36 is: 419.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.43 : 476.28 = 279.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.43/476.28 = 279.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.43x = 476.28 × 279.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.43x = 133,053.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,053.58/317.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.16

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