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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.16, 439.72 and 276.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.16, 439.72 and 276.24 is: 414.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.16 : 439.72 = 276.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.16/439.72 = 276.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.16x = 439.72 × 276.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.16x = 121,468.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,468.25/293.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.34

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