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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.26, 443.97 and 283.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.26, 443.97 and 283.38 is: 426.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.26 : 443.97 = 283.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.26/443.97 = 283.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.26x = 443.97 × 283.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.26x = 125,812.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,812.22/295.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.11

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