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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.77, 404.70 and 278.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.77, 404.70 and 278.38 is: 383.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.77 : 404.70 = 278.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.77/404.70 = 278.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.77x = 404.70 × 278.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.77x = 112,660.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,660.39/293.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.50

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