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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.69, 439.12 and 286.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.69, 439.12 and 286.33 is: 426.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.69 : 439.12 = 286.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.69/439.12 = 286.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.69x = 439.12 × 286.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.69x = 125,733.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,733.23/294.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.66

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