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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.22, 440.79 and 267.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.22, 440.79 and 267.49 is: 400.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.22 : 440.79 = 267.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.22/440.79 = 267.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.22x = 440.79 × 267.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.22x = 117,906.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,906.92/294.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.74

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