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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.15, 405.11 and 287.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.15, 405.11 and 287.77 is: 396.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.15 : 405.11 = 287.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.15/405.11 = 287.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.15x = 405.11 × 287.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.15x = 116,578.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,578.08/294.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.32

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