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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.15, 439.90 and 261.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.15, 439.90 and 261.84 is: 391.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.15 : 439.90 = 261.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.15/439.90 = 261.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.15x = 439.90 × 261.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.15x = 115,183.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,183.42/294.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.58

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