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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.24, 441.39 and 263.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.24, 441.39 and 263.90 is: 393.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.24 : 441.39 = 263.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.24/441.39 = 263.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.24x = 441.39 × 263.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.24x = 116,483.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,483.92/296.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.21

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