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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.94, 477.33 and 277.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.94, 477.33 and 277.38 is: 416.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.94 : 477.33 = 277.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.94/477.33 = 277.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.94x = 477.33 × 277.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.94x = 132,401.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,401.80/317.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.44

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