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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.45, 408.34 and 259.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.45, 408.34 and 259.44 is: 358.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.45 : 408.34 = 259.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.45/408.34 = 259.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.45x = 408.34 × 259.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.45x = 105,938.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,938.52/295.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.57

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