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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.94, 403.39 and 266.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.94, 403.39 and 266.25 is: 365.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.94 : 403.39 = 266.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.94/403.39 = 266.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.94x = 403.39 × 266.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.94x = 107,402.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,402.59/293.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.39

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