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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.82, 440.55 and 266.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.82, 440.55 and 266.10 is: 398.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.82 : 440.55 = 266.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.82/440.55 = 266.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.82x = 440.55 × 266.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.82x = 117,230.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,230.36/293.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.99

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