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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.13, 455.34 and 294.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.13, 455.34 and 294.41 is: 440.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.13 : 455.34 = 294.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.13/455.34 = 294.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.13x = 455.34 × 294.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.13x = 134,056.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,056.65/304.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.79

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