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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.53, 438.21 and 261.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.53, 438.21 and 261.13 is: 389.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.53 : 438.21 = 261.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.53/438.21 = 261.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.53x = 438.21 × 261.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.53x = 114,426.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,426.28/293.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.83

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