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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.95, 415.44 and 293.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.95, 415.44 and 293.49 is: 403.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.95 : 415.44 = 293.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.95/415.44 = 293.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.95x = 415.44 × 293.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.95x = 121,927.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,927.49/301.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.80

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