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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.16, 440.79 and 263.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.16, 440.79 and 263.56 is: 394.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.16 : 440.79 = 263.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.16/440.79 = 263.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.16x = 440.79 × 263.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.16x = 116,174.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,174.61/294.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.94

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