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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.66, 409.63 and 265.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.66, 409.63 and 265.52 is: 366.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.66 : 409.63 = 265.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.66/409.63 = 265.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.66x = 409.63 × 265.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.66x = 108,764.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,764.96/296.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.63

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