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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.64, 477.78 and 291.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.64, 477.78 and 291.52 is: 437.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.64 : 477.78 = 291.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.64/477.78 = 291.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.64x = 477.78 × 291.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.64x = 139,282.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,282.43/318.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.12

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