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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.08, 405.06 and 272.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.08, 405.06 and 272.18 is: 374.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.08 : 405.06 = 272.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.08/405.06 = 272.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.08x = 405.06 × 272.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.08x = 110,247.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,247.87/294.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.90

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