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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.68, 406.41 and 290.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.68, 406.41 and 290.63 is: 400.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.68 : 406.41 = 290.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.68/406.41 = 290.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.68x = 406.41 × 290.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.68x = 118,114.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,114.94/294.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.82

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