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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.04, 443.32 and 256.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.04, 443.32 and 256.61 is: 385.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.04 : 443.32 = 256.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.04/443.32 = 256.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.04x = 443.32 × 256.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.04x = 113,760.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,760.81/295.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.57

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