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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.53, 440.75 and 280.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.53, 440.75 and 280.55 is: 421.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.53 : 440.75 = 280.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.53/440.75 = 280.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.53x = 440.75 × 280.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.53x = 123,652.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,652.41/293.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.26

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