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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.74, 442.76 and 295.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.74, 442.76 and 295.02 is: 440.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.74 : 442.76 = 295.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.74/442.76 = 295.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.74x = 442.76 × 295.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.74x = 130,621.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,621.79/296.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.19

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