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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.60, 528.64 and 317.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.60, 528.64 and 317.44 is: 437.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.60 : 528.64 = 317.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.60/528.64 = 317.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.60x = 528.64 × 317.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.60x = 167,811.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,811.48/383.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.46

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