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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.82, 440.19 and 280.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.82, 440.19 and 280.50 is: 420.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.82 : 440.19 = 280.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.82/440.19 = 280.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.82x = 440.19 × 280.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.82x = 123,473.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,473.30/293.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.23

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