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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.74, 439.81 and 276.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.74, 439.81 and 276.86 is: 414.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.74 : 439.81 = 276.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.74/439.81 = 276.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.74x = 439.81 × 276.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.74x = 121,765.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,765.80/293.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.54

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