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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.64, 441.24 and 267.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.64, 441.24 and 267.28 is: 400.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.64 : 441.24 = 267.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.64/441.24 = 267.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.64x = 441.24 × 267.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.64x = 117,934.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,934.63/294.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.27

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