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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.64, 437.21 and 275.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.64, 437.21 and 275.82 is: 410.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.64 : 437.21 = 275.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.64/437.21 = 275.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.64x = 437.21 × 275.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.64x = 120,589.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,589.88/293.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.67

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