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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.89, 440.43 and 255.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.89, 440.43 and 255.28 is: 382.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.89 : 440.43 = 255.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.89/440.43 = 255.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.89x = 440.43 × 255.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.89x = 112,432.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,432.97/293.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.57

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