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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.12, 405.27 and 283.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.12, 405.27 and 283.32 is: 390.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.12 : 405.27 = 283.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.12/405.27 = 283.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.12x = 405.27 × 283.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.12x = 114,821.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,821.10/294.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.39

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