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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.52, 476.37 and 281.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.52, 476.37 and 281.70 is: 422.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.52 : 476.37 = 281.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.52/476.37 = 281.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.52x = 476.37 × 281.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.52x = 134,193.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,193.43/317.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.63

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