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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.40, 443.70 and 260.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.40, 443.70 and 260.15 is: 390.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.40 : 443.70 = 260.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.40/443.70 = 260.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.40x = 443.70 × 260.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.40x = 115,428.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,428.56/295.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.75

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