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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.89, 442.04 and 251.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.89, 442.04 and 251.46 is: 376.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.89 : 442.04 = 251.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.89/442.04 = 251.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.89x = 442.04 × 251.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.89x = 111,154.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,154.12/294.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.94

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