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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.92, 441.10 and 259.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.92, 441.10 and 259.75 is: 389.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.92 : 441.10 = 259.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.92/441.10 = 259.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.92x = 441.10 × 259.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.92x = 114,575.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,575.73/293.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.82

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