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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.98, 441.72 and 289.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.98, 441.72 and 289.49 is: 433.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.98 : 441.72 = 289.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.98/441.72 = 289.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.98x = 441.72 × 289.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.98x = 127,871.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,871.31/294.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.50

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