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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.02, 441.99 and 264.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.02, 441.99 and 264.60 is: 396.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.02 : 441.99 = 264.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.02/441.99 = 264.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.02x = 441.99 × 264.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.02x = 116,950.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,950.55/295.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.42

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