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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.08, 442.10 and 265.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.08, 442.10 and 265.03 is: 395.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.08 : 442.10 = 265.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.08/442.10 = 265.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.08x = 442.10 × 265.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.08x = 117,168.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,168.33/296.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.74

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