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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.48, 406.98 and 284.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.48, 406.98 and 284.76 is: 393.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.48 : 406.98 = 284.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.48/406.98 = 284.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.48x = 406.98 × 284.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.48x = 115,891.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,891.62/294.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.55

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