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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.92, 442.80 and 265.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.92, 442.80 and 265.44 is: 399.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.92 : 442.80 = 265.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.92/442.80 = 265.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.92x = 442.80 × 265.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.92x = 117,536.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,536.83/293.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.89

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