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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.72, 567.47 and 317.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.72, 567.47 and 317.97 is: 476.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.72 : 567.47 = 317.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.72/567.47 = 317.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.72x = 567.47 × 317.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.72x = 180,436.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,436.29/378.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.44

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