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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.34, 482.37 and 317.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.34, 482.37 and 317.94 is: 437.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.34 : 482.37 = 317.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.34/482.37 = 317.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.34x = 482.37 × 317.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.34x = 153,364.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,364.72/350.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.76

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