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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.06, 438.75 and 296.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.06, 438.75 and 296.93 is: 409.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.06 : 438.75 = 296.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.06/438.75 = 296.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.06x = 438.75 × 296.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.06x = 130,275.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,275.84/318.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.60

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