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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.57, 465.89 and 293.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.57, 465.89 and 293.56 is: 440.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.57 : 465.89 = 293.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.57/465.89 = 293.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.57x = 465.89 × 293.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.57x = 136,764.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,764.04/310.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.37

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