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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.61, 534.35 and 317.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.61, 534.35 and 317.34 is: 437.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.61 : 534.35 = 317.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.61/534.35 = 317.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.61x = 534.35 × 317.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.61x = 169,571.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,571.42/387.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.48

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