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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.33, 443.12 and 286.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.33, 443.12 and 286.27 is: 429.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.33 : 443.12 = 286.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.33/443.12 = 286.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.33x = 443.12 × 286.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.33x = 126,855.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,855.21/295.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.54

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