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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.63, 436.08 and 292.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.63, 436.08 and 292.33 is: 402.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.63 : 436.08 = 292.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.63/436.08 = 292.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.63x = 436.08 × 292.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.63x = 127,479.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,479.27/316.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.61

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