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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.96, 444.21 and 280.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.96, 444.21 and 280.35 is: 420.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.96 : 444.21 = 280.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.96/444.21 = 280.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.96x = 444.21 × 280.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.96x = 124,534.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,534.27/295.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.78

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