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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.34, 443.71 and 259.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.34, 443.71 and 259.44 is: 388.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.34 : 443.71 = 259.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.34/443.71 = 259.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.34x = 443.71 × 259.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.34x = 115,116.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,116.12/296.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.46

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