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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.81, 442.31 and 289.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.81, 442.31 and 289.41 is: 434.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.81 : 442.31 = 289.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.81/442.31 = 289.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.81x = 442.31 × 289.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.81x = 128,007.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,007.49/294.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.20

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