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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.96, 436.53 and 294.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.96, 436.53 and 294.28 is: 405.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.96 : 436.53 = 294.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.96/436.53 = 294.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.96x = 436.53 × 294.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.96x = 128,462.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,462.05/316.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.29

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