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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.37, 447.17 and 293.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.37, 447.17 and 293.94 is: 443.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.37 : 447.17 = 293.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.37/447.17 = 293.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.37x = 447.17 × 293.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.37x = 131,439.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,439.68/296.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.50

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