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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.93, 441.21 and 261.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.93, 441.21 and 261.64 is: 392.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.93 : 441.21 = 261.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.93/441.21 = 261.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.93x = 441.21 × 261.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.93x = 115,438.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,438.18/293.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.74

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