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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.36, 438.99 and 272.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.36, 438.99 and 272.76 is: 406.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.36 : 438.99 = 272.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.36/438.99 = 272.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.36x = 438.99 × 272.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.36x = 119,738.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,738.91/294.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.78

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