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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.84, 441.45 and 270.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.84, 441.45 and 270.54 is: 405.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.84 : 441.45 = 270.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.84/441.45 = 270.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.84x = 441.45 × 270.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.84x = 119,429.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,429.88/294.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.07

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