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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.58, 444.48 and 257.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.58, 444.48 and 257.88 is: 386.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.58 : 444.48 = 257.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.58/444.48 = 257.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.58x = 444.48 × 257.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.58x = 114,619.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,619.45/296.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.47

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