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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.85, 441.50 and 266.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.85, 441.50 and 266.69 is: 397.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.85 : 441.50 = 266.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.85/441.50 = 266.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.85x = 441.50 × 266.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.85x = 117,744.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,744.91/295.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.99

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