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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.50, 438.25 and 280.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.50, 438.25 and 280.78 is: 387.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.50 : 438.25 = 280.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.50/438.25 = 280.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.50x = 438.25 × 280.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.50x = 123,051.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,051.84/317.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.56

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