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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.43, 404.05 and 278.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.43, 404.05 and 278.37 is: 383.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.43 : 404.05 = 278.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.43/404.05 = 278.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.43x = 404.05 × 278.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.43x = 112,476.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,476.41/293.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.31

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