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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.92, 472.70 and 293.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.92, 472.70 and 293.50 is: 440.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.92 : 472.70 = 293.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.92/472.70 = 293.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.92x = 472.70 × 293.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.92x = 138,737.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,737.45/314.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.55

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