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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.04, 404.20 and 284.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.04, 404.20 and 284.08 is: 389.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.04 : 404.20 = 284.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.04/404.20 = 284.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.04x = 404.20 × 284.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.04x = 114,825.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,825.14/295.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.18

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