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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.77, 438.84 and 283.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.77, 438.84 and 283.39 is: 391.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.77 : 438.84 = 283.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.77/438.84 = 283.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.77x = 438.84 × 283.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.77x = 124,361.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,361.77/317.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.36

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