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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.81, 441.89 and 278.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.81, 441.89 and 278.59 is: 417.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.81 : 441.89 = 278.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.81/441.89 = 278.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.81x = 441.89 × 278.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.81x = 123,106.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,106.69/294.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.57

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