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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.13, 405.35 and 254.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.13, 405.35 and 254.67 is: 350.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.13 : 405.35 = 254.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.13/405.35 = 254.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.13x = 405.35 × 254.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.13x = 103,227.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,227.18/294.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.96

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