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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.90, 438.34 and 283.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.90, 438.34 and 283.58 is: 422.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.90 : 438.34 = 283.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.90/438.34 = 283.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.90x = 438.34 × 283.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.90x = 124,304.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,304.46/293.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.95

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