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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.76, 402.12 and 284.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.76, 402.12 and 284.40 is: 389.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.76 : 402.12 = 284.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.76/402.12 = 284.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.76x = 402.12 × 284.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.76x = 114,362.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,362.93/293.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.31

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