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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.45, 442.80 and 258.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.45, 442.80 and 258.80 is: 387.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.45 : 442.80 = 258.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.45/442.80 = 258.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.45x = 442.80 × 258.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.45x = 114,594.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,594.43/295.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.87

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