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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.18, 441.89 and 283.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.18, 441.89 and 283.95 is: 426.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.18 : 441.89 = 283.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.18/441.89 = 283.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.18x = 441.89 × 283.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.18x = 125,471.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,471.04/294.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.51

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