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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.39, 439.53 and 283.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.39, 439.53 and 283.63 is: 424.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.39 : 439.53 = 283.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.39/439.53 = 283.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.39x = 439.53 × 283.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.39x = 124,663.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,663.89/293.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.91

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