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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.07, 434.55 and 294.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.07, 434.55 and 294.11 is: 405.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.07 : 434.55 = 294.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.07/434.55 = 294.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.07x = 434.55 × 294.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.07x = 127,806.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,806.59/315.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.65

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