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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.18, 440 and 274.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.18, 440 and 274.94 is: 412.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.18 : 440 = 274.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.18/440 = 274.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.18x = 440 × 274.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.18x = 120,973.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,973.60/293.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.63

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