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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.96, 442.02 and 286.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.96, 442.02 and 286.20 is: 428.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.96 : 442.02 = 286.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.96/442.02 = 286.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.96x = 442.02 × 286.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.96x = 126,506.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,506.12/294.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.89

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