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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.44, 440.30 and 293.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.44, 440.30 and 293.01 is: 436.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.44 : 440.30 = 293.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.44/440.30 = 293.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.44x = 440.30 × 293.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.44x = 129,010.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,010.84/295.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.67

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