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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.76, 474.42 and 292.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.76, 474.42 and 292.28 is: 437.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.76 : 474.42 = 292.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.76/474.42 = 292.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.76x = 474.42 × 292.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.76x = 138,663.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,663.48/316.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.76

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