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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.41, 440.93 and 284.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.41, 440.93 and 284.16 is: 425.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.41 : 440.93 = 284.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.41/440.93 = 284.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.41x = 440.93 × 284.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.41x = 125,294.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,294.15/294.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.58

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