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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.96, 440.92 and 273.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.96, 440.92 and 273.92 is: 410.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.96 : 440.92 = 273.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.96/440.92 = 273.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.96x = 440.92 × 273.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.96x = 120,776.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,776.81/293.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.86

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