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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.48, 523.69 and 317.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.48, 523.69 and 317.60 is: 437.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.48 : 523.69 = 317.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.48/523.69 = 317.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.48x = 523.69 × 317.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.48x = 166,321.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,321.72/380.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.14

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