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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.80, 441.52 and 277.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.80, 441.52 and 277.56 is: 414.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.80 : 441.52 = 277.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.80/441.52 = 277.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.80x = 441.52 × 277.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.80x = 122,548.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,548.29/295.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.29

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