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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.61, 440.96 and 266.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.61, 440.96 and 266.91 is: 399.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.61 : 440.96 = 266.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.61/440.96 = 266.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.61x = 440.96 × 266.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.61x = 117,695.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,695.30/294.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.50

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