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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.02, 441.81 and 286.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.02, 441.81 and 286.38 is: 428.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.02 : 441.81 = 286.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.02/441.81 = 286.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.02x = 441.81 × 286.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.02x = 126,525.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,525.55/295.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.87

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