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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.57, 407.27 and 275.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.57, 407.27 and 275.06 is: 379.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.57 : 407.27 = 275.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.57/407.27 = 275.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.57x = 407.27 × 275.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.57x = 112,023.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,023.84/295.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.02

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