Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.71, 557.88 and 317.23
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 404.71, 557.88 and 317.23 is: 437.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
404.71 : 557.88 = 317.23 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
404.71/557.88 = 317.23/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
404.71x = 557.88 × 317.23 - Step 4: Simplify right side
404.71x = 176,976.27 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 176,976.27/404.71 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 437.29
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