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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.12, 439.32 and 257.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.12, 439.32 and 257.12 is: 385.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.12 : 439.32 = 257.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.12/439.32 = 257.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.12x = 439.32 × 257.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.12x = 112,957.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,957.96/293.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.36

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