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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.28, 438.62 and 261.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.28, 438.62 and 261.01 is: 390.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.28 : 438.62 = 261.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.28/438.62 = 261.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.28x = 438.62 × 261.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.28x = 114,482.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,482.01/293.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.35

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