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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.17, 440.64 and 272.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.17, 440.64 and 272.57 is: 408.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.17 : 440.64 = 272.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.17/440.64 = 272.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.17x = 440.64 × 272.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.17x = 120,103.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,103.04/294.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.28

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