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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.32, 441.72 and 283.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.32, 441.72 and 283.28 is: 425.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.32 : 441.72 = 283.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.32/441.72 = 283.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.32x = 441.72 × 283.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.32x = 125,130.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,130.44/294.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.15

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