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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.56, 440.34 and 278.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.56, 440.34 and 278.96 is: 418.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.56 : 440.34 = 278.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.56/440.34 = 278.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.56x = 440.34 × 278.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.56x = 122,837.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,837.25/293.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.44

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