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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.34, 440.40 and 290.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.34, 440.40 and 290.28 is: 435.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.34 : 440.40 = 290.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.34/440.40 = 290.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.34x = 440.40 × 290.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.34x = 127,839.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,839.31/293.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.81

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