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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.72, 480.18 and 291.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.72, 480.18 and 291.08 is: 437.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.72 : 480.18 = 291.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.72/480.18 = 291.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.72x = 480.18 × 291.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.72x = 139,770.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,770.79/319.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.17

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