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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.55, 529.95 and 317.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.55, 529.95 and 317.94 is: 438.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.55 : 529.95 = 317.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.55/529.95 = 317.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.55x = 529.95 × 317.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.55x = 168,492.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,492.30/384.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.15

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