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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.52, 441.27 and 264.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.52, 441.27 and 264.47 is: 394.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.52 : 441.27 = 264.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.52/441.27 = 264.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.52x = 441.27 × 264.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.52x = 116,700.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,700.47/295.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.91

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