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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.89, 414.34 and 294.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.89, 414.34 and 294.08 is: 404.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.89 : 414.34 = 294.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.89/414.34 = 294.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.89x = 414.34 × 294.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.89x = 121,846.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,846.30/300.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.95

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