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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.72, 441.64 and 287.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.72, 441.64 and 287.76 is: 431.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.72 : 441.64 = 287.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.72/441.64 = 287.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.72x = 441.64 × 287.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.72x = 127,086.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,086.33/294.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.21

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