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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.58, 408.38 and 262.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.58, 408.38 and 262.91 is: 362.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.58 : 408.38 = 262.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.58/408.38 = 262.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.58x = 408.38 × 262.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.58x = 107,366.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,366.07/296.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.01

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