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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.75, 442.31 and 263.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.75, 442.31 and 263.49 is: 394.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.75 : 442.31 = 263.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.75/442.31 = 263.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.75x = 442.31 × 263.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.75x = 116,541.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,541.29/295.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.05

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