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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.73, 449.06 and 293.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.73, 449.06 and 293.25 is: 439.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.73 : 449.06 = 293.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.73/449.06 = 293.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.73x = 449.06 × 293.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.73x = 131,686.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,686.85/299.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.35

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