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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.65, 405.44 and 262.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.65, 405.44 and 262.47 is: 362.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.65 : 405.44 = 262.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.65/405.44 = 262.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.65x = 405.44 × 262.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.65x = 106,415.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,415.84/293.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.39

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