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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.16, 408.94 and 265.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.16, 408.94 and 265.02 is: 365.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.16 : 408.94 = 265.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.16/408.94 = 265.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.16x = 408.94 × 265.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.16x = 108,377.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,377.28/296.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.94

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