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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.16, 441.24 and 279.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.16, 441.24 and 279.60 is: 419.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.16 : 441.24 = 279.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.16/441.24 = 279.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.16x = 441.24 × 279.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.16x = 123,370.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,370.70/294.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.40

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