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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.92, 495.27 and 295.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.92, 495.27 and 295.38 is: 440.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.92 : 495.27 = 295.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.92/495.27 = 295.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.92x = 495.27 × 295.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.92x = 146,292.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,292.85/331.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.75

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