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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.13, 406.33 and 272.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.13, 406.33 and 272.26 is: 376.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.13 : 406.33 = 272.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.13/406.33 = 272.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.13x = 406.33 × 272.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.13x = 110,625.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,625.71/294.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.11

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