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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.09, 404.44 and 269.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.09, 404.44 and 269.54 is: 371.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.09 : 404.44 = 269.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.09/404.44 = 269.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.09x = 404.44 × 269.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.09x = 109,011.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,011.58/293.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.95

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