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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.17, 544.77 and 317.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.17, 544.77 and 317.61 is: 476.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.17 : 544.77 = 317.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.17/544.77 = 317.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.17x = 544.77 × 317.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.17x = 173,024.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,024.40/363.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.42

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