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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.18, 439.02 and 287.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.18, 439.02 and 287.25 is: 428.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.18 : 439.02 = 287.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.18/439.02 = 287.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.18x = 439.02 × 287.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.18x = 126,106.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,106.85/294.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.67

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