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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.53, 439.70 and 262.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.53, 439.70 and 262.13 is: 391.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.53 : 439.70 = 262.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.53/439.70 = 262.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.53x = 439.70 × 262.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.53x = 115,258.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,258.56/294.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.33

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