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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.82, 440.37 and 261.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.82, 440.37 and 261.24 is: 391.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.82 : 440.37 = 261.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.82/440.37 = 261.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.82x = 440.37 × 261.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.82x = 115,042.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,042.26/293.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.54

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