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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.76, 610.72 and 295.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.76, 610.72 and 295.34 is: 407.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.76 : 610.72 = 295.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.76/610.72 = 295.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.76x = 610.72 × 295.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.76x = 180,370.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,370.04/442.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.38

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