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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.79, 441.35 and 292.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.79, 441.35 and 292.68 is: 436.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.79 : 441.35 = 292.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.79/441.35 = 292.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.79x = 441.35 × 292.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.79x = 129,173.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,173.95/295.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.72

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