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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.73, 470.72 and 293.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.73, 470.72 and 293.09 is: 439.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.73 : 470.72 = 293.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.73/470.72 = 293.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.73x = 470.72 × 293.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.73x = 137,961.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,961.86/313.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.75

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