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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.21, 405.73 and 290.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.21, 405.73 and 290.42 is: 400.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.21 : 405.73 = 290.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.21/405.73 = 290.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.21x = 405.73 × 290.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.21x = 117,829.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,829.35/294.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.49

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