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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.52, 408.30 and 279.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.52, 408.30 and 279.32 is: 385.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.52 : 408.30 = 279.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.52/408.30 = 279.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.52x = 408.30 × 279.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.52x = 114,046.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,046.36/295.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.92

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