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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.92, 560.17 and 317.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.92, 560.17 and 317.49 is: 438.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.92 : 560.17 = 317.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.92/560.17 = 317.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.92x = 560.17 × 317.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.92x = 177,851.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,851.62/405.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.14

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