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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.28, 423.82 and 293.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.28, 423.82 and 293.48 is: 404.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.28 : 423.82 = 293.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.28/423.82 = 293.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.28x = 423.82 × 293.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.28x = 124,382.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,382.69/307.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.79

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