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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.63, 443.91 and 282.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.63, 443.91 and 282.60 is: 424.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.63 : 443.91 = 282.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.63/443.91 = 282.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.63x = 443.91 × 282.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.63x = 125,448.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,448.97/295.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.34

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