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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.38, 441.99 and 258.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.38, 441.99 and 258.66 is: 387.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.38 : 441.99 = 258.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.38/441.99 = 258.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.38x = 441.99 × 258.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.38x = 114,325.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,325.13/295.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.04

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