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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.80, 443.35 and 265.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.80, 443.35 and 265.05 is: 397.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.80 : 443.35 = 265.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.80/443.35 = 265.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.80x = 443.35 × 265.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.80x = 117,508.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,508.26/295.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.25

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