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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.64, 476.28 and 290.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.64, 476.28 and 290.52 is: 435.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.64 : 476.28 = 290.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.64/476.28 = 290.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.64x = 476.28 × 290.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.64x = 138,368.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,368.87/317.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.62

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