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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.72, 443.02 and 265.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.72, 443.02 and 265.68 is: 398.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.72 : 443.02 = 265.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.72/443.02 = 265.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.72x = 443.02 × 265.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.72x = 117,701.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,701.55/295.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.02

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