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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.15, 407.09 and 290.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.15, 407.09 and 290.59 is: 400.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.15 : 407.09 = 290.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.15/407.09 = 290.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.15x = 407.09 × 290.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.15x = 118,296.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,296.28/295.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.80

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