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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.52, 477.90 and 288.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.52, 477.90 and 288.36 is: 434.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.52 : 477.90 = 288.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.52/477.90 = 288.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.52x = 477.90 × 288.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.52x = 137,807.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,807.24/317.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.01

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