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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.20, 442.99 and 263.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.20, 442.99 and 263.94 is: 394.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.20 : 442.99 = 263.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.20/442.99 = 263.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.20x = 442.99 × 263.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.20x = 116,922.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,922.78/296.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.74

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