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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.32, 475.13 and 295.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.32, 475.13 and 295.79 is: 441.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.32 : 475.13 = 295.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.32/475.13 = 295.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.32x = 475.13 × 295.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.32x = 140,538.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,538.41/318.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.51

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