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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.20, 610.25 and 294.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.20, 610.25 and 294.74 is: 406.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.20 : 610.25 = 294.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.20/610.25 = 294.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.20x = 610.25 × 294.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.20x = 179,860.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,860.56/442.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.74

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