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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.58, 409.92 and 261.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.58, 409.92 and 261.34 is: 361.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.58 : 409.92 = 261.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.58/409.92 = 261.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.58x = 409.92 × 261.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.58x = 107,128.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,128.49/296.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.21

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