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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.93, 444.53 and 261.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.93, 444.53 and 261.73 is: 393.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.93 : 444.53 = 261.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.93/444.53 = 261.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.93x = 444.53 × 261.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.93x = 116,346.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,346.84/295.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.16

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