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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.85, 475.79 and 290.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.85, 475.79 and 290.94 is: 435.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.85 : 475.79 = 290.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.85/475.79 = 290.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.85x = 475.79 × 290.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.85x = 138,424.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,424.74/317.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.50

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