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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.03, 441.77 and 260.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.03, 441.77 and 260.04 is: 388.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.03 : 441.77 = 260.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.03/441.77 = 260.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.03x = 441.77 × 260.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.03x = 114,878.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,878.14/296.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.06

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