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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.60, 444.38 and 259.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.60, 444.38 and 259.63 is: 388.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.60 : 444.38 = 259.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.60/444.38 = 259.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.60x = 444.38 × 259.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.60x = 115,370.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,370.86/296.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.98

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