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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.79, 405.09 and 275.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.79, 405.09 and 275.97 is: 380.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.79 : 405.09 = 275.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.79/405.09 = 275.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.79x = 405.09 × 275.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.79x = 111,792.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,792.69/293.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.52

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