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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.48, 403.82 and 265.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.48, 403.82 and 265.28 is: 363.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.48 : 403.82 = 265.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.48/403.82 = 265.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.48x = 403.82 × 265.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.48x = 107,125.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,125.37/294.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.78

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