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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.96, 443.50 and 287.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.96, 443.50 and 287.20 is: 430.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.96 : 443.50 = 287.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.96/443.50 = 287.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.96x = 443.50 × 287.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.96x = 127,373.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,373.20/295.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.37

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