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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.07, 438.96 and 253.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.07, 438.96 and 253.56 is: 379.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.07 : 438.96 = 253.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.07/438.96 = 253.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.07x = 438.96 × 253.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.07x = 111,302.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,302.70/293.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.78

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