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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.04, 439.67 and 285.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.04, 439.67 and 285.25 is: 425.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.04 : 439.67 = 285.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.04/439.67 = 285.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.04x = 439.67 × 285.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.04x = 125,414.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,414.87/295.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.07

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