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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.31, 440.37 and 283.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.31, 440.37 and 283.59 is: 425.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.31 : 440.37 = 283.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.31/440.37 = 283.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.31x = 440.37 × 283.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.31x = 124,884.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,884.53/293.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.78

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