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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.94, 473.28 and 293.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.94, 473.28 and 293.44 is: 439.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.94 : 473.28 = 293.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.94/473.28 = 293.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.94x = 473.28 × 293.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.94x = 138,879.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,879.28/315.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.57

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