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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.92, 443.21 and 257.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.92, 443.21 and 257.58 is: 385.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.92 : 443.21 = 257.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.92/443.21 = 257.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.92x = 443.21 × 257.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.92x = 114,160.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,160.74/295.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.78

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