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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.25, 405.76 and 264.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.25, 405.76 and 264.79 is: 365.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.25 : 405.76 = 264.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.25/405.76 = 264.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.25x = 405.76 × 264.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.25x = 107,441.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,441.19/294.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.14

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