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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.81, 444.49 and 277.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.81, 444.49 and 277.36 is: 416.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.81 : 444.49 = 277.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.81/444.49 = 277.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.81x = 444.49 × 277.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.81x = 123,281.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,281.94/295.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.76

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