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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.38, 405.40 and 279.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.38, 405.40 and 279.14 is: 385.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.38 : 405.40 = 279.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.38/405.40 = 279.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.38x = 405.40 × 279.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.38x = 113,163.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,163.36/293.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.73

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