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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.61, 474.32 and 292.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.61, 474.32 and 292.97 is: 440.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.61 : 474.32 = 292.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.61/474.32 = 292.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.61x = 474.32 × 292.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.61x = 138,963.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,963.45/315.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.30

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