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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.04, 440.52 and 280.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.04, 440.52 and 280.07 is: 419.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.04 : 440.52 = 280.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.04/440.52 = 280.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.04x = 440.52 × 280.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.04x = 123,376.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,376.44/294.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.59

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