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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.25, 440.07 and 267.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.25, 440.07 and 267.73 is: 401.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.25 : 440.07 = 267.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.25/440.07 = 267.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.25x = 440.07 × 267.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.25x = 117,819.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,819.94/293.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.77

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