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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.71, 405.72 and 266.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.71, 405.72 and 266.41 is: 368.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.71 : 405.72 = 266.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.71/405.72 = 266.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.71x = 405.72 × 266.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.71x = 108,087.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,087.87/293.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.01

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