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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.34, 444.50 and 252.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.34, 444.50 and 252.60 is: 378.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.34 : 444.50 = 252.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.34/444.50 = 252.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.34x = 444.50 × 252.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.34x = 112,280.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,280.70/296.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.89

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