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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.12, 405.85 and 262.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.12, 405.85 and 262.93 is: 362.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.12 : 405.85 = 262.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.12/405.85 = 262.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.12x = 405.85 × 262.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.12x = 106,710.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,710.14/294.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.81

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