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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.04, 439.02 and 279.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.04, 439.02 and 279.07 is: 418.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.04 : 439.02 = 279.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.04/439.02 = 279.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.04x = 439.02 × 279.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.04x = 122,516.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,516.21/293.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.09

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