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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.56, 445.59 and 274.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.56, 445.59 and 274.68 is: 414.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.56 : 445.59 = 274.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.56/445.59 = 274.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.56x = 445.59 × 274.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.56x = 122,394.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,394.66/295.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.11

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