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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.29, 442.94 and 277.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.29, 442.94 and 277.47 is: 416.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.29 : 442.94 = 277.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.29/442.94 = 277.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.29x = 442.94 × 277.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.29x = 122,901.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,901.17/295.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.21

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