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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.44, 406.88 and 273.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.44, 406.88 and 273.53 is: 376.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.44 : 406.88 = 273.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.44/406.88 = 273.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.44x = 406.88 × 273.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.44x = 111,293.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,293.89/295.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.71

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