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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.44, 402.07 and 290.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.44, 402.07 and 290.74 is: 398.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.44 : 402.07 = 290.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.44/402.07 = 290.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.44x = 402.07 × 290.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.44x = 116,897.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,897.83/293.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.37

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