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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.08, 447.94 and 295.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.08, 447.94 and 295.76 is: 441.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.08 : 447.94 = 295.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.08/447.94 = 295.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.08x = 447.94 × 295.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.08x = 132,482.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,482.73/300.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.49

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