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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.46, 408.58 and 262.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.46, 408.58 and 262.50 is: 361.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.46 : 408.58 = 262.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.46/408.58 = 262.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.46x = 408.58 × 262.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.46x = 107,252.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,252.25/296.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.78

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