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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.96, 441.84 and 259.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.96, 441.84 and 259.32 is: 388.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.96 : 441.84 = 259.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.96/441.84 = 259.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.96x = 441.84 × 259.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.96x = 114,577.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,577.95/294.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.45

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