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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.25, 404.87 and 269.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.25, 404.87 and 269.95 is: 371.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.25 : 404.87 = 269.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.25/404.87 = 269.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.25x = 404.87 × 269.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.25x = 109,293.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,293.05/294.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.43

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