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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.59, 440.39 and 77.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.59, 440.39 and 77.17 is: 115.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.59 : 440.39 = 77.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.59/440.39 = 77.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.59x = 440.39 × 77.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.59x = 33,984.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,984.90/293.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.76

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