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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.32, 440.36 and 250.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.32, 440.36 and 250.84 is: 376.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.32 : 440.36 = 250.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.32/440.36 = 250.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.32x = 440.36 × 250.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.32x = 110,459.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,459.90/293.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.58

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