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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.79, 437.94 and 308.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.79, 437.94 and 308.88 is: 425.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.79 : 437.94 = 308.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.79/437.94 = 308.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.79x = 437.94 × 308.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.79x = 135,270.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,270.91/317.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.66

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