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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.06, 403.83 and 291.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.06, 403.83 and 291.92 is: 402.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.06 : 403.83 = 291.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.06/403.83 = 291.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.06x = 403.83 × 291.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.06x = 117,886.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,886.05/293.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.26

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