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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.76, 449.74 and 295.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.76, 449.74 and 295.69 is: 440.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.76 : 449.74 = 295.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.76/449.74 = 295.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.76x = 449.74 × 295.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.76x = 132,983.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,983.62/301.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.69

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