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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.33, 534.75 and 317.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.33, 534.75 and 317.27 is: 438.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.33 : 534.75 = 317.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.33/534.75 = 317.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.33x = 534.75 × 317.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.33x = 169,657.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,657.46/387.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.02

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