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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.32, 440.30 and 263.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.32, 440.30 and 263.58 is: 394.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.32 : 440.30 = 263.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.32/440.30 = 263.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.32x = 440.30 × 263.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.32x = 116,054.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,054.27/294.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.31

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