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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.33, 572.69 and 317.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.33, 572.69 and 317.17 is: 475.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.33 : 572.69 = 317.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.33/572.69 = 317.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.33x = 572.69 × 317.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.33x = 181,640.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,640.09/382.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.09

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