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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.87, 404.62 and 284.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.87, 404.62 and 284.56 is: 391.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.87 : 404.62 = 284.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.87/404.62 = 284.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.87x = 404.62 × 284.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.87x = 115,136.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,136.94/293.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.79

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