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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.76, 474.49 and 293.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.76, 474.49 and 293.70 is: 439.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.76 : 474.49 = 293.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.76/474.49 = 293.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.76x = 474.49 × 293.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.76x = 139,354.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,354.61/316.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.93

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