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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.40, 403.65 and 285.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.40, 403.65 and 285.30 is: 392.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.40 : 403.65 = 285.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.40/403.65 = 285.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.40x = 403.65 × 285.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.40x = 115,161.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,161.35/293.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.51

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