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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.65, 441.77 and 258.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.65, 441.77 and 258.60 is: 386.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.65 : 441.77 = 258.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.65/441.77 = 258.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.65x = 441.77 × 258.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.65x = 114,240.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,240.43/295.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.40

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