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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.53, 405.03 and 246.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.53, 405.03 and 246.79 is: 340.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.53 : 405.03 = 246.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.53/405.03 = 246.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.53x = 405.03 × 246.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.53x = 99,955.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,955.33/293.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.53

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