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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.48, 441.09 and 254.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.48, 441.09 and 254.20 is: 379.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.48 : 441.09 = 254.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.48/441.09 = 254.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.48x = 441.09 × 254.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.48x = 112,125.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,125.08/295.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.47

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