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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.53, 441.90 and 245.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.53, 441.90 and 245.56 is: 368.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.53 : 441.90 = 245.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.53/441.90 = 245.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.53x = 441.90 × 245.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.53x = 108,512.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,512.96/294.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.43

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