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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.66, 441.31 and 284.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.66, 441.31 and 284.41 is: 425.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.66 : 441.31 = 284.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.66/441.31 = 284.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.66x = 441.31 × 284.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.66x = 125,511.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,511.36/294.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.95

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