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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.44, 438.24 and 284.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.44, 438.24 and 284.32 is: 392.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.44 : 438.24 = 284.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.44/438.24 = 284.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.44x = 438.24 × 284.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.44x = 124,600.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,600.40/317.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.52

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