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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.92, 404.66 and 278.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.92, 404.66 and 278.53 is: 383.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.92 : 404.66 = 278.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.92/404.66 = 278.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.92x = 404.66 × 278.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.92x = 112,709.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,709.95/293.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.47

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