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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.20, 438.96 and 273.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.20, 438.96 and 273.76 is: 409.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.20 : 438.96 = 273.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.20/438.96 = 273.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.20x = 438.96 × 273.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.20x = 120,169.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,169.69/293.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.86

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