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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.44, 474.03 and 293.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.44, 474.03 and 293.94 is: 440.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.44 : 474.03 = 293.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.44/474.03 = 293.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.44x = 474.03 × 293.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.44x = 139,336.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,336.38/316.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.32

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