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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.94, 437.47 and 293.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.94, 437.47 and 293.85 is: 405.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.94 : 437.47 = 293.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.94/437.47 = 293.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.94x = 437.47 × 293.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.94x = 128,549.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,549.82/316.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.60

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