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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.98, 441.02 and 263.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.98, 441.02 and 263.65 is: 392.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.98 : 441.02 = 263.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.98/441.02 = 263.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.98x = 441.02 × 263.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.98x = 116,273.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,273.60/295.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.84

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