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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.39, 439.58 and 263.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.39, 439.58 and 263.34 is: 393.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.39 : 439.58 = 263.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.39/439.58 = 263.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.39x = 439.58 × 263.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.39x = 115,759.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,759.66/294.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.22

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