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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.44, 440.22 and 277.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.44, 440.22 and 277.20 is: 413.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.44 : 440.22 = 277.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.44/440.22 = 277.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.44x = 440.22 × 277.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.44x = 122,028.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,028.98/295.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.04

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