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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.51, 424.26 and 294.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.51, 424.26 and 294.03 is: 405.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.51 : 424.26 = 294.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.51/424.26 = 294.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.51x = 424.26 × 294.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.51x = 124,745.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,745.99/307.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.67

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