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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.72, 416.56 and 293.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.72, 416.56 and 293.69 is: 404.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.72 : 416.56 = 293.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.72/416.56 = 293.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.72x = 416.56 × 293.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.72x = 122,338.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,338.25/302.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.13

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