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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.34, 440.42 and 271.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.34, 440.42 and 271.40 is: 406.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.34 : 440.42 = 271.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.34/440.42 = 271.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.34x = 440.42 × 271.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.34x = 119,529.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,529.99/294.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.09

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