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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.85, 440.37 and 261.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.85, 440.37 and 261.72 is: 392.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.85 : 440.37 = 261.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.85/440.37 = 261.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.85x = 440.37 × 261.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.85x = 115,253.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,253.64/293.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.22

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