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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.94, 611.37 and 295.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.94, 611.37 and 295.52 is: 407.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.94 : 611.37 = 295.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.94/611.37 = 295.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.94x = 611.37 × 295.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.94x = 180,669.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,669.01/442.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.89

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