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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.50, 438.96 and 261.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.50, 438.96 and 261.23 is: 390.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.50 : 438.96 = 261.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.50/438.96 = 261.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.50x = 438.96 × 261.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.50x = 114,666.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,666.02/293.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.68

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