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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.60, 439.72 and 250.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.60, 439.72 and 250.88 is: 375.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.60 : 439.72 = 250.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.60/439.72 = 250.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.60x = 439.72 × 250.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.60x = 110,316.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,316.95/293.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.74

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