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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.40, 440.10 and 257.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.40, 440.10 and 257.40 is: 386.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.40 : 440.10 = 257.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.40/440.10 = 257.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.40x = 440.10 × 257.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.40x = 113,281.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,281.74/293.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.10

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