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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.84, 442.88 and 277.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.84, 442.88 and 277.20 is: 414.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.84 : 442.88 = 277.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.84/442.88 = 277.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.84x = 442.88 × 277.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.84x = 122,766.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,766.34/295.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.98

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