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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.48, 405.96 and 283.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.48, 405.96 and 283.56 is: 390.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.48 : 405.96 = 283.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.48/405.96 = 283.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.48x = 405.96 × 283.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.48x = 115,114.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,114.02/294.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.91

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