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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.02, 483.24 and 317

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.02, 483.24 and 317 is: 437.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.02 : 483.24 = 317 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.02/483.24 = 317/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.02x = 483.24 × 317
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.02x = 153,187.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,187.08/350.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.65

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