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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.68, 442.20 and 271.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.68, 442.20 and 271.28 is: 407.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.68 : 442.20 = 271.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.68/442.20 = 271.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.68x = 442.20 × 271.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.68x = 119,960.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,960.02/294.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.09

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