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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.62, 439.75 and 261.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.62, 439.75 and 261.36 is: 391.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.62 : 439.75 = 261.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.62/439.75 = 261.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.62x = 439.75 × 261.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.62x = 114,933.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,933.06/293.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.43

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