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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.70, 404.35 and 254.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.70, 404.35 and 254.90 is: 350.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.70 : 404.35 = 254.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.70/404.35 = 254.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.70x = 404.35 × 254.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.70x = 103,068.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,068.82/293.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.93

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