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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.52, 406.04 and 259.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.52, 406.04 and 259.05 is: 358.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.52 : 406.04 = 259.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.52/406.04 = 259.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.52x = 406.04 × 259.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.52x = 105,183.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,183.37/293.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.35

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