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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.89, 440.17 and 256.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.89, 440.17 and 256.64 is: 383.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.89 : 440.17 = 256.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.89/440.17 = 256.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.89x = 440.17 × 256.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.89x = 112,962.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,962.39/294.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.07

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