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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.12, 403.04 and 261.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.12, 403.04 and 261.84 is: 360.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.12 : 403.04 = 261.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.12/403.04 = 261.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.12x = 403.04 × 261.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.12x = 105,531.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,531.99/293.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.03

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