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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.17, 444.79 and 259.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.17, 444.79 and 259.72 is: 390.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.17 : 444.79 = 259.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.17/444.79 = 259.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.17x = 444.79 × 259.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.17x = 115,520.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,520.86/296.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.05

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