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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.82, 439.62 and 263.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.82, 439.62 and 263.88 is: 394.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.82 : 439.62 = 263.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.82/439.62 = 263.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.82x = 439.62 × 263.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.82x = 116,006.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,006.93/293.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.82

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