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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.85, 438.59 and 266.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.85, 438.59 and 266.49 is: 397.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.85 : 438.59 = 266.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.85/438.59 = 266.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.85x = 438.59 × 266.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.85x = 116,880.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,880.52/293.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.76

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