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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.51, 431.28 and 293.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.51, 431.28 and 293.07 is: 404.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.51 : 431.28 = 293.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.51/431.28 = 293.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.51x = 431.28 × 293.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.51x = 126,395.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,395.23/312.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.45

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