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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.03, 406.31 and 288.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.03, 406.31 and 288.65 is: 397.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.03 : 406.31 = 288.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.03/406.31 = 288.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.03x = 406.31 × 288.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.03x = 117,281.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,281.38/295.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.52

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