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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.01, 441.74 and 289.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.01, 441.74 and 289.36 is: 436.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.01 : 441.74 = 289.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.01/441.74 = 289.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.01x = 441.74 × 289.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.01x = 127,821.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,821.89/293.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.24

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