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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.34, 441.68 and 263.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.34, 441.68 and 263.04 is: 393.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.34 : 441.68 = 263.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.34/441.68 = 263.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.34x = 441.68 × 263.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.34x = 116,179.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,179.51/295.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.38

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