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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.10, 444.47 and 262.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.10, 444.47 and 262.08 is: 393.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.10 : 444.47 = 262.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.10/444.47 = 262.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.10x = 444.47 × 262.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.10x = 116,486.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,486.70/296.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.40

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