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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.03, 440 and 280.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.03, 440 and 280.05 is: 420.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.03 : 440 = 280.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.03/440 = 280.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.03x = 440 × 280.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.03x = 123,219.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,219.80/293.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.50

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