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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.44, 611.06 and 295.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.44, 611.06 and 295.74 is: 408.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.44 : 611.06 = 295.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.44/611.06 = 295.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.44x = 611.06 × 295.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.44x = 180,713.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,713.41/442.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.45

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