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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.15, 406.13 and 262.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.15, 406.13 and 262.97 is: 363.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.15 : 406.13 = 262.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.15/406.13 = 262.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.15x = 406.13 × 262.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.15x = 106,796.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,796.66/294.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.07

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