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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.59, 408.95 and 290.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.59, 408.95 and 290.41 is: 401.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.59 : 408.95 = 290.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.59/408.95 = 290.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.59x = 408.95 × 290.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.59x = 118,763.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,763.17/295.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.78

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