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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.49, 402.03 and 290.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.49, 402.03 and 290.25 is: 397.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.49 : 402.03 = 290.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.49/402.03 = 290.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.49x = 402.03 × 290.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.49x = 116,689.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,689.21/293.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.59

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