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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.50, 439.51 and 274.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.50, 439.51 and 274.94 is: 410.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.50 : 439.51 = 274.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.50/439.51 = 274.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.50x = 439.51 × 274.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.50x = 120,838.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,838.88/294.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.32

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