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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.05, 438.94 and 292.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.05, 438.94 and 292.94 is: 404.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.05 : 438.94 = 292.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.05/438.94 = 292.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.05x = 438.94 × 292.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.05x = 128,583.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,583.08/318.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.29

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