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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.73, 440.19 and 268.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.73, 440.19 and 268.62 is: 402.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.73 : 440.19 = 268.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.73/440.19 = 268.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.73x = 440.19 × 268.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.73x = 118,243.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,243.84/293.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.56

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