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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.87, 443.34 and 269.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.87, 443.34 and 269.77 is: 404.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.87 : 443.34 = 269.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.87/443.34 = 269.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.87x = 443.34 × 269.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.87x = 119,597.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,597.62/295.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.23

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