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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294, 440.40 and 264.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294, 440.40 and 264.12 is: 395.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294 : 440.40 = 264.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294/440.40 = 264.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294x = 440.40 × 264.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294x = 116,318.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,318.45/294
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.64

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