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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.53, 404.87 and 283.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.53, 404.87 and 283.88 is: 391.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.53 : 404.87 = 283.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.53/404.87 = 283.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.53x = 404.87 × 283.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.53x = 114,934.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,934.17/293.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.56

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