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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.37, 467.79 and 292.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.37, 467.79 and 292.94 is: 440.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.37 : 467.79 = 292.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.37/467.79 = 292.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.37x = 467.79 × 292.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.37x = 137,034.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,034.40/311.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.11

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