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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296, 443.52 and 263.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296, 443.52 and 263.68 is: 395.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296 : 443.52 = 263.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296/443.52 = 263.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296x = 443.52 × 263.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296x = 116,947.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,947.35/296
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.09

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