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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.95, 442.56 and 290.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.95, 442.56 and 290.09 is: 435.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.95 : 442.56 = 290.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.95/442.56 = 290.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.95x = 442.56 × 290.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.95x = 128,382.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,382.23/294.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.27

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