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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.88, 441.50 and 277.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.88, 441.50 and 277.48 is: 416.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.88 : 441.50 = 277.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.88/441.50 = 277.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.88x = 441.50 × 277.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.88x = 122,507.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,507.42/293.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.86

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