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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.72, 477.27 and 291.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.72, 477.27 and 291.99 is: 437.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.72 : 477.27 = 291.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.72/477.27 = 291.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.72x = 477.27 × 291.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.72x = 139,358.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,358.07/318.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.24

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