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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.68, 437.44 and 293.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.68, 437.44 and 293.12 is: 436.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.68 : 437.44 = 293.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.68/437.44 = 293.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.68x = 437.44 × 293.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.68x = 128,222.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,222.41/293.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.61

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