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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.72, 462.50 and 293.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.72, 462.50 and 293.92 is: 438.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.72 : 462.50 = 293.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.72/462.50 = 293.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.72x = 462.50 × 293.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.72x = 135,938
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,938/309.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.91

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