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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.15, 406.48 and 288.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.15, 406.48 and 288.78 is: 397.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.15 : 406.48 = 288.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.15/406.48 = 288.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.15x = 406.48 × 288.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.15x = 117,383.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,383.29/295.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.71

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