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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.62, 438.07 and 279.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.62, 438.07 and 279.86 is: 417.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.62 : 438.07 = 279.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.62/438.07 = 279.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.62x = 438.07 × 279.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.62x = 122,598.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,598.27/293.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.54

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