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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.04, 439.68 and 254.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.04, 439.68 and 254.94 is: 382.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.04 : 439.68 = 254.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.04/439.68 = 254.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.04x = 439.68 × 254.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.04x = 112,092.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,092.02/293.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.51

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