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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.65, 440.88 and 293.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.65, 440.88 and 293.51 is: 404.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.65 : 440.88 = 293.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.65/440.88 = 293.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.65x = 440.88 × 293.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.65x = 129,400.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,400.48/319.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.82

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