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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.94, 440.74 and 292.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.94, 440.74 and 292.70 is: 435.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.94 : 440.74 = 292.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.94/440.74 = 292.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.94x = 440.74 × 292.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.94x = 129,004.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,004.60/295.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.91

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