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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.30, 404.56 and 283.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.30, 404.56 and 283.27 is: 390.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.30 : 404.56 = 283.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.30/404.56 = 283.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.30x = 404.56 × 283.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.30x = 114,599.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,599.76/293.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.73

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