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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.03, 439.74 and 261.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.03, 439.74 and 261.75 is: 391.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.03 : 439.74 = 261.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.03/439.74 = 261.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.03x = 439.74 × 261.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.03x = 115,101.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,101.95/294.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.46

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