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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.65, 444.62 and 262.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.65, 444.62 and 262.48 is: 393.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.65 : 444.62 = 262.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.65/444.62 = 262.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.65x = 444.62 × 262.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.65x = 116,703.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,703.86/296.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.41

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