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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.74, 417.48 and 294.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.74, 417.48 and 294.84 is: 407.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.74 : 417.48 = 294.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.74/417.48 = 294.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.74x = 417.48 × 294.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.74x = 123,089.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,089.80/301.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.93

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