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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.41, 439.17 and 286.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.41, 439.17 and 286.39 is: 428.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.41 : 439.17 = 286.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.41/439.17 = 286.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.41x = 439.17 × 286.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.41x = 125,773.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,773.90/293.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.66

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