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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.74, 478.71 and 292.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.74, 478.71 and 292.01 is: 438.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.74 : 478.71 = 292.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.74/478.71 = 292.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.74x = 478.71 × 292.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.74x = 139,785.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,785.71/318.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.56

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