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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.52, 443.48 and 282.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.52, 443.48 and 282.96 is: 424.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.52 : 443.48 = 282.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.52/443.48 = 282.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.52x = 443.48 × 282.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.52x = 125,485.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,485.69/295.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.63

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