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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.15, 440.96 and 261.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.15, 440.96 and 261.75 is: 392.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.15 : 440.96 = 261.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.15/440.96 = 261.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.15x = 440.96 × 261.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.15x = 115,419.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,419.97/294.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.38

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