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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.56, 404.25 and 266.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.56, 404.25 and 266.87 is: 366.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.56 : 404.25 = 266.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.56/404.25 = 266.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.56x = 404.25 × 266.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.56x = 107,882.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,882.20/294.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.25

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