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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.73, 470.59 and 294.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.73, 470.59 and 294.70 is: 442.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.73 : 470.59 = 294.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.73/470.59 = 294.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.73x = 470.59 × 294.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.73x = 138,679.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,679.05/313.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.04

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