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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.32, 444.31 and 263.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.32, 444.31 and 263.01 is: 394.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.32 : 444.31 = 263.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.32/444.31 = 263.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.32x = 444.31 × 263.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.32x = 116,857.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,857.97/296.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.36

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