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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.74, 404.52 and 262.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.74, 404.52 and 262.84 is: 361.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.74 : 404.52 = 262.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.74/404.52 = 262.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.74x = 404.52 × 262.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.74x = 106,324.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,324.04/293.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.97

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