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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.99, 443.30 and 277.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.99, 443.30 and 277.17 is: 416.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.99 : 443.30 = 277.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.99/443.30 = 277.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.99x = 443.30 × 277.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.99x = 122,868.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,868.08/294.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.52

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