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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.52, 440.82 and 280.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.52, 440.82 and 280.92 is: 421.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.52 : 440.82 = 280.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.52/440.82 = 280.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.52x = 440.82 × 280.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.52x = 123,835.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,835.15/293.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.90

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