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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.83, 444.18 and 282.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.83, 444.18 and 282.83 is: 424.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.83 : 444.18 = 282.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.83/444.18 = 282.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.83x = 444.18 × 282.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.83x = 125,625.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,625.21/295.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.65

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