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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.68, 405.56 and 277.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.68, 405.56 and 277.52 is: 383.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.68 : 405.56 = 277.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.68/405.56 = 277.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.68x = 405.56 × 277.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.68x = 112,551.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,551.01/293.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.24

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