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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.74, 407.25 and 264.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.74, 407.25 and 264.65 is: 364.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.74 : 407.25 = 264.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.74/407.25 = 264.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.74x = 407.25 × 264.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.74x = 107,776.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,776.68/295.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.43

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