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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.02, 439.42 and 274.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.02, 439.42 and 274.56 is: 411.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.02 : 439.42 = 274.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.02/439.42 = 274.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.02x = 439.42 × 274.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.02x = 120,647.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,647.16/293.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.74

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