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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.60, 439.35 and 288.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.60, 439.35 and 288.84 is: 430.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.60 : 439.35 = 288.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.60/439.35 = 288.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.60x = 439.35 × 288.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.60x = 126,901.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,901.85/294.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.76

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