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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.28, 440.57 and 286.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.28, 440.57 and 286.52 is: 427.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.28 : 440.57 = 286.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.28/440.57 = 286.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.28x = 440.57 × 286.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.28x = 126,232.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,232.12/295.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.50

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