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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.56, 444 and 292.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.56, 444 and 292.56 is: 438.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.56 : 444 = 292.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.56/444 = 292.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.56x = 444 × 292.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.56x = 129,896.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,896.64/296.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.01

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