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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.27, 509.23 and 317

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.27, 509.23 and 317 is: 437.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.27 : 509.23 = 317 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.27/509.23 = 317/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.27x = 509.23 × 317
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.27x = 161,425.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,425.91/369.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.15

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