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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.40, 437.64 and 295.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.40, 437.64 and 295.56 is: 407.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.40 : 437.64 = 295.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.40/437.64 = 295.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.40x = 437.64 × 295.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.40x = 129,348.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,348.88/317.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.53

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