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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.84, 445.97 and 276.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.84, 445.97 and 276.01 is: 416.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.84 : 445.97 = 276.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.84/445.97 = 276.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.84x = 445.97 × 276.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.84x = 123,092.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,092.60/295.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.09

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