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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.76, 444.44 and 294.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.76, 444.44 and 294.52 is: 439.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.76 : 444.44 = 294.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.76/444.44 = 294.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.76x = 444.44 × 294.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.76x = 130,896.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,896.47/297.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.60

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