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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.74, 441.16 and 269.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.74, 441.16 and 269.66 is: 404.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.74 : 441.16 = 269.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.74/441.16 = 269.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.74x = 441.16 × 269.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.74x = 118,963.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,963.21/293.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.99

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