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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.66, 611.14 and 295.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.66, 611.14 and 295.54 is: 408.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.66 : 611.14 = 295.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.66/611.14 = 295.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.66x = 611.14 × 295.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.66x = 180,616.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,616.32/442.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.02

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