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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318, 477.12 and 291.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318, 477.12 and 291.36 is: 437.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318 : 477.12 = 291.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318/477.12 = 291.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318x = 477.12 × 291.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318x = 139,013.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,013.68/318
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.15

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