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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.55, 439.11 and 271.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.55, 439.11 and 271.43 is: 404.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.55 : 439.11 = 271.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.55/439.11 = 271.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.55x = 439.11 × 271.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.55x = 119,186.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,186.11/294.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.64

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