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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.36, 440.93 and 293.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.36, 440.93 and 293.32 is: 437.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.36 : 440.93 = 293.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.36/440.93 = 293.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.36x = 440.93 × 293.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.36x = 129,333.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,333.59/295.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.88

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