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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.70, 440.26 and 269.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.70, 440.26 and 269.40 is: 403.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.70 : 440.26 = 269.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.70/440.26 = 269.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.70x = 440.26 × 269.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.70x = 118,606.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,606.04/293.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.83

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