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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.73, 445.80 and 275.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.73, 445.80 and 275.90 is: 415.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.73 : 445.80 = 275.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.73/445.80 = 275.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.73x = 445.80 × 275.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.73x = 122,998.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,998.37/295.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.92

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