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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.61, 444.99 and 264.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.61, 444.99 and 264.33 is: 396.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.61 : 444.99 = 264.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.61/444.99 = 264.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.61x = 444.99 × 264.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.61x = 117,624.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,624.21/296.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.56

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