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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.28, 442.14 and 286.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.28, 442.14 and 286.62 is: 429.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.28 : 442.14 = 286.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.28/442.14 = 286.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.28x = 442.14 × 286.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.28x = 126,726.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,726.17/295.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.17

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