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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.56, 478.04 and 293.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.56, 478.04 and 293.76 is: 440.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.56 : 478.04 = 293.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.56/478.04 = 293.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.56x = 478.04 × 293.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.56x = 140,427.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,427.56/318.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.83

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