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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.49, 403.72 and 264.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.49, 403.72 and 264.06 is: 363.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.49 : 403.72 = 264.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.49/403.72 = 264.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.49x = 403.72 × 264.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.49x = 106,605.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,605.64/293.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.23

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