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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.20, 440.92 and 257.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.20, 440.92 and 257.55 is: 385.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.20 : 440.92 = 257.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.20/440.92 = 257.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.20x = 440.92 × 257.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.20x = 113,558.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,558.95/294.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.99

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