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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.97, 441.30 and 292.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.97, 441.30 and 292.65 is: 439.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.97 : 441.30 = 292.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.97/441.30 = 292.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.97x = 441.30 × 292.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.97x = 129,146.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,146.45/293.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.32

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