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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.44, 405.66 and 268.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.44, 405.66 and 268.84 is: 371.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.44 : 405.66 = 268.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.44/405.66 = 268.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.44x = 405.66 × 268.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.44x = 109,057.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,057.63/293.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.65

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