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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.30, 442.16 and 275.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.30, 442.16 and 275.55 is: 412.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.30 : 442.16 = 275.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.30/442.16 = 275.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.30x = 442.16 × 275.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.30x = 121,837.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,837.67/295.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.60

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