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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.54, 442.05 and 292.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.54, 442.05 and 292.27 is: 438.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.54 : 442.05 = 292.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.54/442.05 = 292.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.54x = 442.05 × 292.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.54x = 129,194.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,194.28/294.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.63

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