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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.33, 477.50 and 287.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.33, 477.50 and 287.96 is: 431.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.33 : 477.50 = 287.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.33/477.50 = 287.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.33x = 477.50 × 287.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.33x = 137,497.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,497.07/318.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.93

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