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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.84, 414.84 and 294.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.84, 414.84 and 294.12 is: 405.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.84 : 414.84 = 294.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.84/414.84 = 294.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.84x = 414.84 × 294.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.84x = 122,012.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,012.74/300.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.57

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