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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.75, 439.34 and 271.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.75, 439.34 and 271.88 is: 406.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.75 : 439.34 = 271.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.75/439.34 = 271.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.75x = 439.34 × 271.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.75x = 119,444.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,444.20/293.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.63

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