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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.92, 473.13 and 294.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.92, 473.13 and 294.53 is: 441.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.92 : 473.13 = 294.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.92/473.13 = 294.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.92x = 473.13 × 294.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.92x = 139,348.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,348.61/315.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.10

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