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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.53, 440.81 and 266.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.53, 440.81 and 266.82 is: 399.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.53 : 440.81 = 266.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.53/440.81 = 266.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.53x = 440.81 × 266.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.53x = 117,615.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,615.59/294.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.34

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