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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.92, 440.97 and 263.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.92, 440.97 and 263.29 is: 395.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.92 : 440.97 = 263.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.92/440.97 = 263.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.92x = 440.97 × 263.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.92x = 116,102.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,102.99/293.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.02

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