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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.30, 403.89 and 277.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.30, 403.89 and 277.28 is: 381.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.30 : 403.89 = 277.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.30/403.89 = 277.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.30x = 403.89 × 277.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.30x = 111,990.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,990.62/293.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.83

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