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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.45, 415.70 and 294.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.45, 415.70 and 294.75 is: 406.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.45 : 415.70 = 294.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.45/415.70 = 294.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.45x = 415.70 × 294.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.45x = 122,524.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,524.02/301.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.45

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