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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.28, 444.04 and 259.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.28, 444.04 and 259.62 is: 389.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.28 : 444.04 = 259.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.28/444.04 = 259.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.28x = 444.04 × 259.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.28x = 115,281.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,281.66/296.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.10

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