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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.94, 445.82 and 267.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.94, 445.82 and 267.44 is: 402.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.94 : 445.82 = 267.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.94/445.82 = 267.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.94x = 445.82 × 267.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.94x = 119,230.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,230.10/295.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.89

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