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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.88, 406.72 and 257.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.88, 406.72 and 257.96 is: 355.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.88 : 406.72 = 257.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.88/406.72 = 257.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.88x = 406.72 × 257.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.88x = 104,917.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,917.49/294.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.80

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