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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.59, 442.20 and 262.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.59, 442.20 and 262.29 is: 393.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.59 : 442.20 = 262.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.59/442.20 = 262.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.59x = 442.20 × 262.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.59x = 115,984.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,984.64/294.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.72

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