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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.06, 437.52 and 293.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.06, 437.52 and 293.84 is: 405.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.06 : 437.52 = 293.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.06/437.52 = 293.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.06x = 437.52 × 293.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.06x = 128,560.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,560.88/317.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.48

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