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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.86, 443.34 and 263.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.86, 443.34 and 263.28 is: 394.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.86 : 443.34 = 263.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.86/443.34 = 263.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.86x = 443.34 × 263.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.86x = 116,722.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,722.56/295.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.52

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