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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.86, 439.62 and 253.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.86, 439.62 and 253.78 is: 379.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.86 : 439.62 = 253.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.86/439.62 = 253.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.86x = 439.62 × 253.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.86x = 111,566.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,566.76/293.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.66

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