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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.52, 440.28 and 279.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.52, 440.28 and 279.84 is: 419.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.52 : 440.28 = 279.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.52/440.28 = 279.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.52x = 440.28 × 279.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.52x = 123,207.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,207.96/293.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.76

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