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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.20, 610.57 and 295.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.20, 610.57 and 295.19 is: 407.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.20 : 610.57 = 295.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.20/610.57 = 295.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.20x = 610.57 × 295.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.20x = 180,234.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,234.16/442.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.59

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