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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.68, 441.14 and 283.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.68, 441.14 and 283.44 is: 425.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.68 : 441.14 = 283.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.68/441.14 = 283.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.68x = 441.14 × 283.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.68x = 125,036.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,036.96/293.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.76

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