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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.54, 523.78 and 317.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.54, 523.78 and 317.66 is: 437.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.54 : 523.78 = 317.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.54/523.78 = 317.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.54x = 523.78 × 317.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.54x = 166,383.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,383.95/380.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.23

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