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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.41, 443.12 and 287.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.41, 443.12 and 287.31 is: 430.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.41 : 443.12 = 287.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.41/443.12 = 287.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.41x = 443.12 × 287.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.41x = 127,311.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,311.37/295.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.97

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