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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.23, 440 and 272.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.23, 440 and 272.58 is: 409.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.23 : 440 = 272.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.23/440 = 272.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.23x = 440 × 272.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.23x = 119,935.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,935.20/293.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.01

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