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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.09, 404.68 and 278.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.09, 404.68 and 278.59 is: 384.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.09 : 404.68 = 278.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.09/404.68 = 278.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.09x = 404.68 × 278.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.09x = 112,739.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,739.80/293.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.66

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