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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.62, 438.48 and 294.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.62, 438.48 and 294.52 is: 406.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.62 : 438.48 = 294.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.62/438.48 = 294.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.62x = 438.48 × 294.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.62x = 129,141.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,141.13/317.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.59

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