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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.10, 402.81 and 279.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.10, 402.81 and 279.56 is: 384.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.10 : 402.81 = 279.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.10/402.81 = 279.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.10x = 402.81 × 279.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.10x = 112,611.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,611.27/293.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.21

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