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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.38, 443.08 and 265.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.38, 443.08 and 265.47 is: 396.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.38 : 443.08 = 265.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.38/443.08 = 265.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.38x = 443.08 × 265.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.38x = 117,624.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,624.45/296.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.87

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