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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.89, 405.19 and 275.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.89, 405.19 and 275.93 is: 379.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.89 : 405.19 = 275.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.89/405.19 = 275.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.89x = 405.19 × 275.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.89x = 111,802.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,802.70/294.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.13

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