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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.90, 443.58 and 263.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.90, 443.58 and 263.50 is: 395.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.90 : 443.58 = 263.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.90/443.58 = 263.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.90x = 443.58 × 263.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.90x = 116,883.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,883.33/295.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.01

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