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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.82, 407.60 and 281.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.82, 407.60 and 281.91 is: 389.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.82 : 407.60 = 281.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.82/407.60 = 281.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.82x = 407.60 × 281.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.82x = 114,906.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,906.52/294.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.76

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