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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.60, 437.92 and 278.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.60, 437.92 and 278.16 is: 414.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.60 : 437.92 = 278.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.60/437.92 = 278.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.60x = 437.92 × 278.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.60x = 121,811.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,811.83/293.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.89

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