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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.08, 441.96 and 259.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.08, 441.96 and 259.92 is: 389.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.08 : 441.96 = 259.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.08/441.96 = 259.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.08x = 441.96 × 259.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.08x = 114,874.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,874.24/295.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.30

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