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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.40, 438.46 and 294.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.40, 438.46 and 294.36 is: 406.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.40 : 438.46 = 294.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.40/438.46 = 294.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.40x = 438.46 × 294.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.40x = 129,065.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,065.09/317.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.63

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