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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.28, 408.96 and 265.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.28, 408.96 and 265.41 is: 366.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.28 : 408.96 = 265.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.28/408.96 = 265.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.28x = 408.96 × 265.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.28x = 108,542.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,542.07/296.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.35

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