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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.13, 443.11 and 260.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.13, 443.11 and 260.49 is: 389.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.13 : 443.11 = 260.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.13/443.11 = 260.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.13x = 443.11 × 260.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.13x = 115,425.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,425.72/296.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.78

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