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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.25, 504.30 and 317.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.25, 504.30 and 317.60 is: 473.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.25 : 504.30 = 317.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.25/504.30 = 317.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.25x = 504.30 × 317.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.25x = 160,163.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,163.16/338.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.51

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