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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.57, 429.24 and 293.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.57, 429.24 and 293.19 is: 406.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.57 : 429.24 = 293.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.57/429.24 = 293.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.57x = 429.24 × 293.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.57x = 125,848.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,848.88/309.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.53

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