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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.60, 441.44 and 283.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.60, 441.44 and 283.38 is: 424.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.60 : 441.44 = 283.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.60/441.44 = 283.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.60x = 441.44 × 283.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.60x = 125,095.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,095.27/294.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.63

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