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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.50, 405.03 and 256.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.50, 405.03 and 256.78 is: 354.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.50 : 405.03 = 256.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.50/405.03 = 256.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.50x = 405.03 × 256.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.50x = 104,003.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,003.60/293.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.36

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