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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.55, 404.99 and 270.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.55, 404.99 and 270.24 is: 372.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.55 : 404.99 = 270.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.55/404.99 = 270.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.55x = 404.99 × 270.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.55x = 109,443.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,443.15/293.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.82

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