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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.29, 441.94 and 272.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.29, 441.94 and 272.35 is: 407.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.29 : 441.94 = 272.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.29/441.94 = 272.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.29x = 441.94 × 272.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.29x = 120,361.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,361.00/295.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.61

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