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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.16, 445.08 and 289.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.16, 445.08 and 289.68 is: 436.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.16 : 445.08 = 289.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.16/445.08 = 289.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.16x = 445.08 × 289.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.16x = 128,930.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,930.77/295.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.82

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