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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.52, 444.98 and 255.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.52, 444.98 and 255.88 is: 383.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.52 : 444.98 = 255.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.52/444.98 = 255.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.52x = 444.98 × 255.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.52x = 113,861.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,861.48/296.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.99

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