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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.08, 444.12 and 252.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.08, 444.12 and 252.66 is: 378.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.08 : 444.12 = 252.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.08/444.12 = 252.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.08x = 444.12 × 252.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.08x = 112,211.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,211.36/296.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.99

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