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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.99, 408.61 and 272.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.99, 408.61 and 272.57 is: 376.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.99 : 408.61 = 272.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.99/408.61 = 272.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.99x = 408.61 × 272.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.99x = 111,373.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,373.13/295.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.28

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