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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.64, 443.30 and 260.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.64, 443.30 and 260.19 is: 388.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.64 : 443.30 = 260.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.64/443.30 = 260.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.64x = 443.30 × 260.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.64x = 115,340.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,340.93/296.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.82

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