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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.62, 405.05 and 272.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.62, 405.05 and 272.78 is: 376.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.62 : 405.05 = 272.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.62/405.05 = 272.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.62x = 405.05 × 272.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.62x = 110,489.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,489.54/293.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.30

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