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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.01, 524.46 and 317.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.01, 524.46 and 317.73 is: 438.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.01 : 524.46 = 317.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.01/524.46 = 317.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.01x = 524.46 × 317.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.01x = 166,636.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,636.68/380.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.51

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