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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.93, 456.64 and 293.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.93, 456.64 and 293.00 is: 440.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.93 : 456.64 = 293.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.93/456.64 = 293.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.93x = 456.64 × 293.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.93x = 133,792.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,792.50/303.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.21

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