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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.04, 523.09 and 317.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.04, 523.09 and 317.16 is: 436.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.04 : 523.09 = 317.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.04/523.09 = 317.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.04x = 523.09 × 317.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.04x = 165,903.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,903.22/380.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.55

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