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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.69, 439.90 and 267.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.69, 439.90 and 267.91 is: 401.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.69 : 439.90 = 267.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.69/439.90 = 267.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.69x = 439.90 × 267.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.69x = 117,851.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,851.84/293.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.28

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