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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.91, 440.21 and 271.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.91, 440.21 and 271.44 is: 406.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.91 : 440.21 = 271.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.91/440.21 = 271.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.91x = 440.21 × 271.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.91x = 119,489.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,489.25/293.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.55

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