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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.29, 404.80 and 268.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.29, 404.80 and 268.70 is: 370.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.29 : 404.80 = 268.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.29/404.80 = 268.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.29x = 404.80 × 268.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.29x = 108,767.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,767.06/293.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.85

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