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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.32, 439.26 and 265.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.32, 439.26 and 265.96 is: 398.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.32 : 439.26 = 265.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.32/439.26 = 265.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.32x = 439.26 × 265.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.32x = 116,825.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,825.59/293.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.29

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