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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.35, 443.58 and 256.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.35, 443.58 and 256.37 is: 385.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.35 : 443.58 = 256.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.35/443.58 = 256.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.35x = 443.58 × 256.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.35x = 113,717.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,717.43/295.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.03

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