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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.12, 442.63 and 280.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.12, 442.63 and 280.49 is: 420.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.12 : 442.63 = 280.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.12/442.63 = 280.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.12x = 442.63 × 280.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.12x = 124,150.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,150.95/295.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.67

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