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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.97, 442.80 and 293.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.97, 442.80 and 293.65 is: 440.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.97 : 442.80 = 293.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.97/442.80 = 293.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.97x = 442.80 × 293.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.97x = 130,028.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,028.22/294.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.82

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