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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.98, 407.55 and 289.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.98, 407.55 and 289.59 is: 398.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.98 : 407.55 = 289.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.98/407.55 = 289.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.98x = 407.55 × 289.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.98x = 118,022.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,022.40/295.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.75

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