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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.65, 442.26 and 289.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.65, 442.26 and 289.98 is: 433.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.65 : 442.26 = 289.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.65/442.26 = 289.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.65x = 442.26 × 289.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.65x = 128,246.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,246.55/295.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.78

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