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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.74, 440.88 and 266.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.74, 440.88 and 266.36 is: 398.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.74 : 440.88 = 266.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.74/440.88 = 266.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.74x = 440.88 × 266.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.74x = 117,432.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,432.80/294.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.43

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