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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.97, 437.82 and 282.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.97, 437.82 and 282.93 is: 389.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.97 : 437.82 = 282.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.97/437.82 = 282.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.97x = 437.82 × 282.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.97x = 123,872.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,872.41/317.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.57

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