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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.70, 583.80 and 317.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.70, 583.80 and 317.34 is: 475.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.70 : 583.80 = 317.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.70/583.80 = 317.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.70x = 583.80 × 317.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.70x = 185,263.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,263.09/389.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.40

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