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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.95, 441.72 and 277.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.95, 441.72 and 277.17 is: 416.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.95 : 441.72 = 277.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.95/441.72 = 277.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.95x = 441.72 × 277.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.95x = 122,429.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,429.32/293.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.50

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