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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.27, 437.81 and 272.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.27, 437.81 and 272.77 is: 407.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.27 : 437.81 = 272.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.27/437.81 = 272.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.27x = 437.81 × 272.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.27x = 119,418.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,418.98/293.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.20

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