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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.11, 438.67 and 255.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.11, 438.67 and 255.28 is: 380.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.11 : 438.67 = 255.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.11/438.67 = 255.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.11x = 438.67 × 255.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.11x = 111,982.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,982.40/294.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.76

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