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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.92, 443.30 and 279.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.92, 443.30 and 279.06 is: 418.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.92 : 443.30 = 279.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.92/443.30 = 279.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.92x = 443.30 × 279.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.92x = 123,709.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,709.13/295.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.05

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