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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.52, 408.24 and 277.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.52, 408.24 and 277.44 is: 383.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.52 : 408.24 = 277.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.52/408.24 = 277.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.52x = 408.24 × 277.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.52x = 113,262.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,262.11/295.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.26

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