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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.39, 443.18 and 266.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.39, 443.18 and 266.63 is: 400.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.39 : 443.18 = 266.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.39/443.18 = 266.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.39x = 443.18 × 266.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.39x = 118,166.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,166.86/295.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.04

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