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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.73, 444.11 and 280.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.73, 444.11 and 280.34 is: 421.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.73 : 444.11 = 280.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.73/444.11 = 280.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.73x = 444.11 × 280.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.73x = 124,503.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,503.13/295.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.00

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