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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.03, 444.02 and 79.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.03, 444.02 and 79.59 is: 119.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.03 : 444.02 = 79.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.03/444.02 = 79.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.03x = 444.02 × 79.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.03x = 35,340.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,340.82/296.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.38

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