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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.16, 406.82 and 286.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.16, 406.82 and 286.44 is: 394.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.16 : 406.82 = 286.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.16/406.82 = 286.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.16x = 406.82 × 286.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.16x = 116,529.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,529.52/295.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.80

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