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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.60, 417.36 and 294.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.60, 417.36 and 294.40 is: 407.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.60 : 417.36 = 294.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.60/417.36 = 294.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.60x = 417.36 × 294.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.60x = 122,870.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,870.78/301.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.40

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