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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.79, 442.89 and 287.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.79, 442.89 and 287.12 is: 429.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.79 : 442.89 = 287.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.79/442.89 = 287.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.79x = 442.89 × 287.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.79x = 127,160.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,160.36/295.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.91

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