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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.28, 440.39 and 280.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.28, 440.39 and 280.29 is: 420.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.28 : 440.39 = 280.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.28/440.39 = 280.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.28x = 440.39 × 280.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.28x = 123,435.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,435.51/293.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.88

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