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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.50, 441.96 and 273.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.50, 441.96 and 273.63 is: 409.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.50 : 441.96 = 273.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.50/441.96 = 273.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.50x = 441.96 × 273.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.50x = 120,933.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,933.51/295.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.25

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