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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.69, 444.35 and 258.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.69, 444.35 and 258.07 is: 387.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.69 : 444.35 = 258.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.69/444.35 = 258.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.69x = 444.35 × 258.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.69x = 114,673.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,673.40/295.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.82

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