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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.54, 440.60 and 267.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.54, 440.60 and 267.81 is: 400.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.54 : 440.60 = 267.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.54/440.60 = 267.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.54x = 440.60 × 267.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.54x = 117,998.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,998.40/294.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.61

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