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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.04, 439.55 and 76.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.04, 439.55 and 76.59 is: 114.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.04 : 439.55 = 76.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.04/439.55 = 76.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.04x = 439.55 × 76.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.04x = 33,664.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,664.75/293.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.88

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