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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.12, 440.04 and 264.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.12, 440.04 and 264.32 is: 396.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.12 : 440.04 = 264.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.12/440.04 = 264.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.12x = 440.04 × 264.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.12x = 116,311.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,311.37/293.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.80

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