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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.92, 443.16 and 272.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.92, 443.16 and 272.25 is: 407.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.92 : 443.16 = 272.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.92/443.16 = 272.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.92x = 443.16 × 272.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.92x = 120,650.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,650.31/295.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.71

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