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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.52, 444.86 and 267.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.52, 444.86 and 267.96 is: 402.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.52 : 444.86 = 267.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.52/444.86 = 267.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.52x = 444.86 × 267.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.52x = 119,204.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,204.69/296.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.01

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