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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.64, 441.47 and 285.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.64, 441.47 and 285.94 is: 429.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.64 : 441.47 = 285.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.64/441.47 = 285.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.64x = 441.47 × 285.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.64x = 126,232.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,232.50/293.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.90

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