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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.55, 443.67 and 255.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.55, 443.67 and 255.09 is: 381.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.55 : 443.67 = 255.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.55/443.67 = 255.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.55x = 443.67 × 255.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.55x = 113,175.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,175.78/296.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.64

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