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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.54, 442.83 and 270.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.54, 442.83 and 270.66 is: 405.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.54 : 442.83 = 270.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.54/442.83 = 270.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.54x = 442.83 × 270.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.54x = 119,856.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,856.37/295.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.55

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