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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.41, 438.73 and 284.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.41, 438.73 and 284.61 is: 424.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.41 : 438.73 = 284.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.41/438.73 = 284.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.41x = 438.73 × 284.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.41x = 124,868.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,868.28/294.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.13

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