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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.47, 473.36 and 292.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.47, 473.36 and 292.65 is: 439.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.47 : 473.36 = 292.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.47/473.36 = 292.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.47x = 473.36 × 292.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.47x = 138,527.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,527.34/315.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.12

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