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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.26, 439.98 and 267.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.26, 439.98 and 267.76 is: 401.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.26 : 439.98 = 267.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.26/439.98 = 267.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.26x = 439.98 × 267.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.26x = 117,809.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,809.04/293.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.72

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