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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.32, 438.90 and 263.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.32, 438.90 and 263.35 is: 394.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.32 : 438.90 = 263.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.32/438.90 = 263.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.32x = 438.90 × 263.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.32x = 115,584.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,584.32/293.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.06

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