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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.58, 442.04 and 271.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.58, 442.04 and 271.91 is: 408.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.58 : 442.04 = 271.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.58/442.04 = 271.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.58x = 442.04 × 271.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.58x = 120,195.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,195.10/294.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.02

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