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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.66, 439.83 and 270.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.66, 439.83 and 270.32 is: 403.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.66 : 439.83 = 270.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.66/439.83 = 270.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.66x = 439.83 × 270.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.66x = 118,892.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,892.65/294.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.49

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