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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.23, 429.67 and 294.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.23, 429.67 and 294.60 is: 404.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.23 : 429.67 = 294.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.23/429.67 = 294.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.23x = 429.67 × 294.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.23x = 126,580.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,580.78/313.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.11

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