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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.72, 442.78 and 273.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.72, 442.78 and 273.90 is: 412.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.72 : 442.78 = 273.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.72/442.78 = 273.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.72x = 442.78 × 273.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.72x = 121,277.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,277.44/293.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.90

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