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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.50, 426.53 and 294.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.50, 426.53 and 294.90 is: 407.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.50 : 426.53 = 294.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.50/426.53 = 294.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.50x = 426.53 × 294.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.50x = 125,783.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,783.70/308.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.73

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