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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294, 442.02 and 274.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294, 442.02 and 274.98 is: 413.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294 : 442.02 = 274.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294/442.02 = 274.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294x = 442.02 × 274.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294x = 121,546.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,546.66/294
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.42

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