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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.98, 443.64 and 273.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.98, 443.64 and 273.15 is: 409.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.98 : 443.64 = 273.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.98/443.64 = 273.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.98x = 443.64 × 273.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.98x = 121,180.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,180.27/295.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.42

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