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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.52, 443.48 and 254.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.52, 443.48 and 254.88 is: 382.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.52 : 443.48 = 254.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.52/443.48 = 254.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.52x = 443.48 × 254.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.52x = 113,032.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,032.91/295.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.49

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