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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.51, 597.68 and 317.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.51, 597.68 and 317.50 is: 474.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.51 : 597.68 = 317.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.51/597.68 = 317.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.51x = 597.68 × 317.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.51x = 189,764.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,764.19/399.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.99

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