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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.32, 437.81 and 270.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.32, 437.81 and 270.64 is: 403.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.32 : 437.81 = 270.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.32/437.81 = 270.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.32x = 437.81 × 270.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.32x = 118,488.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,488.90/293.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.96

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