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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.04, 443.52 and 265.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.04, 443.52 and 265.80 is: 398.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.04 : 443.52 = 265.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.04/443.52 = 265.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.04x = 443.52 × 265.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.04x = 117,887.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,887.62/296.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.22

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