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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.02, 439.80 and 267.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.02, 439.80 and 267.29 is: 399.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.02 : 439.80 = 267.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.02/439.80 = 267.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.02x = 439.80 × 267.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.02x = 117,551.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,551.94/294.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.82

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