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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.36, 440.60 and 287.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.36, 440.60 and 287.80 is: 429.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.36 : 440.60 = 287.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.36/440.60 = 287.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.36x = 440.60 × 287.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.36x = 126,804.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,804.68/295.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.32

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