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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.48, 440.76 and 258.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.48, 440.76 and 258.84 is: 387.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.48 : 440.76 = 258.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.48/440.76 = 258.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.48x = 440.76 × 258.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.48x = 114,086.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,086.32/294.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.42

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