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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.04, 444.32 and 259.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.04, 444.32 and 259.36 is: 390.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.04 : 444.32 = 259.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.04/444.32 = 259.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.04x = 444.32 × 259.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.04x = 115,238.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,238.84/295.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.59

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