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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.57, 406.92 and 272.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.57, 406.92 and 272.70 is: 376.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.57 : 406.92 = 272.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.57/406.92 = 272.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.57x = 406.92 × 272.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.57x = 110,967.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,967.08/294.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.71

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