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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.60, 442.26 and 275.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.60, 442.26 and 275.88 is: 414.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.60 : 442.26 = 275.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.60/442.26 = 275.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.60x = 442.26 × 275.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.60x = 122,010.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,010.69/294.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.16

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