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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.87, 442.10 and 271.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.87, 442.10 and 271.86 is: 407.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.87 : 442.10 = 271.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.87/442.10 = 271.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.87x = 442.10 × 271.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.87x = 120,187.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,187.95/294.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.60

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