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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.76, 475.38 and 283.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.76, 475.38 and 283.12 is: 423.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.76 : 475.38 = 283.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.76/475.38 = 283.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.76x = 475.38 × 283.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.76x = 134,589.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,589.59/317.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.56

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