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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.38, 441.59 and 264.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.38, 441.59 and 264.47 is: 395.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.38 : 441.59 = 264.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.38/441.59 = 264.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.38x = 441.59 × 264.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.38x = 116,783.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,783.78/295.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.37

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