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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.34, 541.98 and 317.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.34, 541.98 and 317.34 is: 474.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.34 : 541.98 = 317.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.34/541.98 = 317.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.34x = 541.98 × 317.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.34x = 171,991.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,991.93/362.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.67

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