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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.00, 480.04 and 294.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.00, 480.04 and 294.65 is: 442.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.00 : 480.04 = 294.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.00/480.04 = 294.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.00x = 480.04 × 294.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.00x = 141,440.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,440.65/320.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.00

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