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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.85, 438.44 and 283.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.85, 438.44 and 283.11 is: 390.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.85 : 438.44 = 283.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.85/438.44 = 283.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.85x = 438.44 × 283.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.85x = 124,125.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,125.33/317.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.52

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