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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.70, 408.51 and 275.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.70, 408.51 and 275.20 is: 380.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.70 : 408.51 = 275.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.70/408.51 = 275.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.70x = 408.51 × 275.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.70x = 112,420.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,420.93/295.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.19

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