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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.01, 459.17 and 317.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.01, 459.17 and 317.72 is: 438.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.01 : 459.17 = 317.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.01/459.17 = 317.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.01x = 459.17 × 317.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.01x = 145,888.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,888.24/333.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.09

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