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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.04, 439.56 and 277.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.04, 439.56 and 277.20 is: 415.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.04 : 439.56 = 277.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.04/439.56 = 277.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.04x = 439.56 × 277.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.04x = 121,846.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,846.03/293.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.80

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