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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.34, 404.91 and 283.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.34, 404.91 and 283.02 is: 390.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.34 : 404.91 = 283.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.34/404.91 = 283.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.34x = 404.91 × 283.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.34x = 114,597.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,597.63/293.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.66

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