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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.96, 440.50 and 285.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.96, 440.50 and 285.20 is: 427.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.96 : 440.50 = 285.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.96/440.50 = 285.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.96x = 440.50 × 285.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.96x = 125,630.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,630.60/293.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.37

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