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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.26, 405 and 291.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.26, 405 and 291.24 is: 402.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.26 : 405 = 291.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.26/405 = 291.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.26x = 405 × 291.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.26x = 117,952.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,952.20/293.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.21

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