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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.46, 438.12 and 261.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.46, 438.12 and 261.06 is: 389.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.46 : 438.12 = 261.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.46/438.12 = 261.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.46x = 438.12 × 261.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.46x = 114,375.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,375.61/293.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.75

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