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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.04, 404.92 and 278.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.04, 404.92 and 278.80 is: 385.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.04 : 404.92 = 278.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.04/404.92 = 278.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.04x = 404.92 × 278.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.04x = 112,889.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,889.67/293.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.24

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