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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313, 432.10 and 293.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313, 432.10 and 293.80 is: 405.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313 : 432.10 = 293.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313/432.10 = 293.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313x = 432.10 × 293.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313x = 126,950.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,950.98/313
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.59

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