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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.60, 482.76 and 317.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.60, 482.76 and 317.66 is: 437.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.60 : 482.76 = 317.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.60/482.76 = 317.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.60x = 482.76 × 317.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.60x = 153,351.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,351.13/350.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.40

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