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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.92, 611.28 and 295.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.92, 611.28 and 295.32 is: 407.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.92 : 611.28 = 295.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.92/611.28 = 295.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.92x = 611.28 × 295.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.92x = 180,523.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,523.21/442.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.58

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