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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.62, 404.31 and 278.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.62, 404.31 and 278.56 is: 383.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.62 : 404.31 = 278.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.62/404.31 = 278.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.62x = 404.31 × 278.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.62x = 112,624.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,624.59/293.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.57

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