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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.02, 439.56 and 259.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.02, 439.56 and 259.02 is: 388.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.02 : 439.56 = 259.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.02/439.56 = 259.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.02x = 439.56 × 259.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.02x = 113,854.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,854.83/293.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.56

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