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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.90, 439.53 and 261.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.90, 439.53 and 261.59 is: 391.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.90 : 439.53 = 261.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.90/439.53 = 261.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.90x = 439.53 × 261.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.90x = 114,976.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,976.65/293.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.21

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