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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.91, 405.66 and 264.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.91, 405.66 and 264.35 is: 364.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.91 : 405.66 = 264.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.91/405.66 = 264.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.91x = 405.66 × 264.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.91x = 107,236.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,236.22/293.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.86

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