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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.71, 441.50 and 266.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.71, 441.50 and 266.55 is: 397.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.71 : 441.50 = 266.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.71/441.50 = 266.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.71x = 441.50 × 266.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.71x = 117,681.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,681.83/295.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.96

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