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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.07, 413.61 and 294.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.07, 413.61 and 294.60 is: 406.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.07 : 413.61 = 294.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.07/413.61 = 294.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.07x = 413.61 × 294.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.07x = 121,849.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,849.95/300.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.07

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