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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.63, 439.87 and 263.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.63, 439.87 and 263.85 is: 393.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.63 : 439.87 = 263.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.63/439.87 = 263.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.63x = 439.87 × 263.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.63x = 116,059.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,059.70/294.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.92

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