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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.50, 439.58 and 270.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.50, 439.58 and 270.15 is: 403.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.50 : 439.58 = 270.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.50/439.58 = 270.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.50x = 439.58 × 270.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.50x = 118,751.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,751.19/294.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.24

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