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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.24, 437.38 and 276.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.24, 437.38 and 276.32 is: 412.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.24 : 437.38 = 276.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.24/437.38 = 276.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.24x = 437.38 × 276.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.24x = 120,856.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,856.84/293.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.14

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