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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.54, 440.64 and 259.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.54, 440.64 and 259.91 is: 388.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.54 : 440.64 = 259.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.54/440.64 = 259.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.54x = 440.64 × 259.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.54x = 114,526.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,526.19/294.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.84

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