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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.59, 439.65 and 282.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.59, 439.65 and 282.67 is: 421.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.59 : 439.65 = 282.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.59/439.65 = 282.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.59x = 439.65 × 282.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.59x = 124,277.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,277.11/294.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.86

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