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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.73, 427.61 and 293.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.73, 427.61 and 293.10 is: 402.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.73 : 427.61 = 293.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.73/427.61 = 293.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.73x = 427.61 × 293.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.73x = 125,332.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,332.49/311.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.05

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