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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.45, 441.81 and 289.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.45, 441.81 and 289.59 is: 434.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.45 : 441.81 = 289.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.45/441.81 = 289.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.45x = 441.81 × 289.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.45x = 127,943.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,943.76/294.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.52

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