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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.34, 439.64 and 275.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.34, 439.64 and 275.84 is: 413.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.34 : 439.64 = 275.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.34/439.64 = 275.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.34x = 439.64 × 275.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.34x = 121,270.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,270.30/293.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.41

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