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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.46, 440.78 and 269.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.46, 440.78 and 269.26 is: 403.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.46 : 440.78 = 269.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.46/440.78 = 269.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.46x = 440.78 × 269.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.46x = 118,681.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,681.97/294.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.05

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