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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.71, 444.44 and 317.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.71, 444.44 and 317.39 is: 438.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.71 : 444.44 = 317.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.71/444.44 = 317.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.71x = 444.44 × 317.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.71x = 141,060.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,060.81/321.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.47

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